Michael Che Reveals He’s Actually Been Debating Leaving ‘SNL’ For Years

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Pete Davidson‘s final sketches for Saturday Night Live, the comedian called upon Eminem to help pay tribute to the show’s creator Lorne Michaels.It was announced earlier this week that a number of cast members would be bidding farewell to the late night sketch show at the end of its 47th season which came to a close last night (May 21).The cast members leaving the show include Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Addy Bryant and Kyle Mooney, all of whom bid farewell to Studio 8H in their own way during last night’s season finale.Davidson’s farewell reflected on his first-ever appearance on the showin a segment alongside Colin Jost on the ‘Weekend Update’ desk. He then thanked SNL “for always having my back, for allowing me to work on myself and grow” and “for never giving up on me or judging me even when everyone else was”.The ‘Weekend Update’ wasn’t the only sendoff for Davidson: in a Cut for Time sketch, the comedian delivered a third and final Eminem parody dedicated to his mentor and SNL creator Lorne Michaels, much to the irritation of the Detroit rapper himself.Flipping Dr. Dre and Eminem’s 2000 hit ‘Forgot About Dre’ into ‘Forgot About Lorne’, Davidson – using deepfake technology – paid tribute to Michaels’ legacy while namechecking a number of past cast members that went to become household names because of Michaels.However, Davidson’s tribute gets cut short when Eminem stops by the studio and shuts the production down, lambasting the comedian for his Slim Shady-themed parodies over his SNL tenure. “Please, stop.

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Kim Kardashian may be in Italy, but she was at Studio 8H in spirit as Pete Davidson bid farewell to . Kardashian took to her Instagram Story Saturday to share a collage of photos from Davidson's time on the long-running sketch comedy series — the place where they kicked off their romance during her Oct.

Live from New York — it’s his curtain call! Pete Davidson finally broke his silence regarding his feud with Kanye West on the season finale of Saturday Night Live while sharing a selection of his show memories.

Pete Davidson made his final appearance as as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member over the weekend, joining Colin Jost on “Weekend Update.”

#SNLFinale pic.twitter.com/7yOZJJSdloDavidson, who has rarely appeared on the show in recent months, said when he started on “SNL” people thought he was racially ambiguous.“Now everyone knows I’m white because I became hugely successful while barely showing up to work,” he cracked.Davidson gave a shoutout to Executive Producer Lorne Michaels, who took a chance on hiring the comic when he was just 21.“He led us through the COVID-era, even though the only time he wears a mask is at his ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ parties,” Davidson joked.“Thank you for believing in me and allowing me to have a place that I can call home, with memories that will last a lifetime. So thank you guys,” he said earnestly to the cast and crew.Lyonne’s monologue played up her “real New Yorker” status, and brought out her friends and former “SNL” cast members Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph, who did impressions of the “Orange is the New Black” star.“‘SNL’ combines everything I like.

Pete Davidson made his final appearance as a cast member over the weekend, joining Colin Jost on «Weekend Update.»«Hello, Colin and Che and millions of people only watching to see if I bring up Kanye,» Davidson said, as he opened up his farewell -- which marks his first live appearance on the show in several months.«Yeah, you had a weird year,» Jost replied.«Yeah. I just — I never imagined this would be my life,» Davidson shared. «Look at me when I started here. Back then I was just like a skinny kid and no one knew what race I was. Like now, everyone knows I'm white because I became hugely successful while barely showing up to work.»When asked what he would miss most about his time on the show, Davidson said he would definitely miss the show's iconic creator and producer, Lorne Michaels.«He really always gives me the best advice,» Davidson shared. «This is all true.

William Earl Tonight is Pete Davidson’s final “Saturday Night Live” episode, and he took to a friend’s Instagram to deliver an emotional message to fans and share a behind-the-scenes video from his first night on the show.Davidson posted via “Saturday Night Live” writer Dave Sirus’ Instagram on May 21, hours before his last show, to deliver the message. Alongside the text was a video of his emotional reaction to finishing his first sketch and celebrating backstage with fellow comedian Jerrod Carmichael.“From Pete: This video was taken 8 years ago. Jerrod sent it to me last night and it made me super emotional in the best way,” he wrote.

Pete Davidson has taken to Instagram to reflect on his imminent departure from Saturday Night Live.

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told Variety on Friday.Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are also rumored to be departing, according to reports. Longtime cast members Kenan Thompson and Cecily Strong are additionally reportedly questionable to return. A representative for Davidson was not available when contacted by phone and did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from The Post.

EXCLUSIVE: Saturday Night Live is set for its biggest change in a number of years.

A new report says that Pete Davidson is expected to leave Saturday Night Live at the conclusion of the current season.

Pete Davidson’s time at "Saturday Night Live" is drawing to a close. The comedian, who has been a fixture at 30 Rock, is set to exit stage left after eight seasons that saw Davidson, 28, join the Lorne Michaels series in a proverbial little brother capacity at age 20.

Steve Martin and Martin Short couldn't be prouder of their girl, Sel! ET spoke to the  stars about Selena Gomez's hilarious  hosting debut and the second season of their hit Hulu series.«How did you think I did?» Gomez asked her co-stars --15-time  host Martin and former  cast-member, Short.«I thought you delivered the comedy so beautifully and so low key, but hilarious,» Martin, who appeared in a skit on last weekend's show with Gomez, gushed.As far as any advice the comedy legends gave Gomez, the Rare Beauty founder revealed that the pair helped her with a few jokes.«They kind of helped me with a few jokes,» Gomez shared.«We said, 'Go Selena,'» a proud Martin added.Martin and Short weren't the only funny friends who had her back ahead of her hosting debut, Gomez told ET that she had the backing of show creator, Lorne Michaels, and Amy Schumer.«It was so much fun. I had a blast,» Gomez said. «I had their support.

newly crowned Oscar-winner talked about a recent run-in with “SNL” ringleader Lorne Michaels on Entertainment Weekly’s “The Awardist” podcast.Jackson, 73, famously dropped an F-bomb during a “What’s up With That?” sketch on the live comedy show in December 2012.He’s jokingly blamed cast member Kenan Thompson, 44, for the mishap on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in March, saying Thompson was supposed to cut him off before he uttered the expletive. While in New York promoting “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” Jackson said he happened to get into an elevator as Michaels, 77, was getting off.

It turns out Samuel L. Jackson isn’t banned from “Saturday Night Live”, after all.

Post Malone painted the town red after celebrating his "Saturday Night Live" debut as the musical guest alongside first-time host Selena Gomez in New York City over the weekend. The 26-year-old musician reportedly enjoyed a "wild" night out at the show's afterparty at L’Avenue at Saks, as he arrived in a packed sprinter van with Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, and holding a lit cigarette and a Bud Light.  Posty — whose full name is Austin Richard Post — was reportedly having such a good time that he "hung out with ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels" all night "before being asked to leave at 5:30 a.m," according to Page Six.

Zack Sharf Michael Che frequently jokes about leaving “Saturday Night Live,” where he has served as co-anchor of “Weekend Update” for the last eight years and counting (the second-longest stint in the show’s history, after co-anchor Colin Jost). Che went viral in March when he mentioned “SNL” at a surprise comedy set in Minneapolis and said, “This is my last year.” The press took Che’s statement as a matter of fact, so he took to Instagram to clarify that he was joking, “To comedy fans; please stop telling reporters everything you hear at a comedy show.

Natasha Lyonne is making her Saturday Night Live hosting debut on the season finale.