Pete Davidson Reveals What It Would Take to Return to His 'SNL' Roots (Exclusive)

Pete Davidson Discusses Returning to 'Saturday Night Live'

Pete Davidson, the comedian and actor, shared in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE what it would take for him to return to Saturday Night Live (SNL). Having joined the late-night comedy sketch series at age 20 in 2014, Davidson left the show in 2022.

Connection to SNL and Lorne Michaels

Davidson, now 31, expressed a strong connection to the show and its creator, Lorne Michaels. He said he would return if Michaels asked him to come back.

"I'd do anything for Lorne. I had a great time hosting last time, and anytime you get that call, it's an honor and a privilege. It's always relevant, it's a hot show. People look forward to it, and the cast is great."
"I owe that guy my life. So I'd do anything for Lorne, and he knows that."

History with 'Saturday Night Live'

Davidson joined SNL for its 40th season (2014–2015) as one of the youngest cast members at 20 years old. His last hosting gig was two years ago, and he left the show as a cast member three years ago.

Current Projects

Besides reflecting on his SNL past, Davidson is collaborating with Amazon on their Alexa+ project.

Summary: Pete Davidson remains deeply connected to SNL and would eagerly return if invited by Lorne Michaels, highlighting his lasting gratitude and fondness for the show.

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People.com People.com — 2025-11-08