‘SNL’s Lorne Michaels ‘Fears’ That He Will ‘Lose’ Pete Davidson Amid Rising Fame Kim Kardashian Romance

hollywoodlife.com:

Pete Davidson, 28, has carved out a niche for himself in the comedy space — but he’s become a bigger name in the entertainment world thanks to his romance with Kim Kardashian, 41.

As Pete hits the next level of fame, however, SNL‘s longtime show runner Lorne Michaels is afraid that the young comedian will leave the cast to pursue other opportunities. “He’d love to have him for years to come and especially the upcoming 50th anniversary of the show,” a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife, referencing the series’ major milestone coming up in 2025. “He fears mostly that he will lose him but he is going to do all that he can think of to keep him around.

Convincing Pete to stay though might be tougher than expected though,” they added. Pete joined the sketch series back in 2014 when he was just 20-years-old — making him the youngest cast member ever.

Two years in, the Staten Island native developed the recurring character of Chad, as well as showcased his comedic abilities in a slew of digital short music sketches.