Pete Davidson Told Lorne Michaels to Fire Him

Pete Davidson says he asked Lorne Michaels to fire him from 'Saturday Night Live' after his first year
Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL’ After One Season: “I Don’t Belong Here”
Pete Davidson's time on Saturday Night Live could've been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the comedian's request.
Pete Davidson Told Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Season on “Saturday Night Live — ”Here's Why He Didn’t
Davidson landed the gig on 'SNL' when he was just 20, and exited the late night sketch series in 2022 after eight years on the show
Pete Davidson Reveals Why 'SNL' Refused To Fire Him, Even When He Asked For It
Davidson recalled feeling like he “sucked” so bad on “SNL” that he begged creator Lorne Michaels to fire him after his first season.
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After His First Year on ‘SNL’
Pete Davidson is revealing he previously let his imposter syndrome get the best of him.
Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels to Fire Him After First ‘SNL' Season; Michaels Said ‘It's Going to Suck for Three or Four Years'
After just one season of “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson wanted out. In the new “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries, the comedian revealed that he asked series creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels to cut him loose.
Pete Davidson, Andy Samberg & More 'SNL' Stars Look Back On Auditions In 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night'
Live" is celebrating its 50th season on air, and Peacock just dropped a brand-new, four-part docuseries that looks back on the show. So many stories are told, including how cast members felt auditioning for Lorne Michaels.
Lorne Michaels refused when an SNL star asked to be fired
For countless comedians, Saturday Night Live is a dream job and would be the crowning achievement of their career. But one cast member had second thoughts and e
‘There’s No Way I’m Getting It.’ Pete Davidson And More SNL Greats Recall Horror Of Producers Not Laughing During Auditions
Pete Davidson, who was on SNL from 2014 to 2022, is not alone in his experience. Nasim Pedrad (2009-2014) also recalled “the ...
‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Trailer: Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, Molly Shannon, Tracy Morgan, and More Revisit Their ‘SNL’ Roots
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' docuseries includes Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, Molly Shannon, Tracy Morgan, and more.
Pete Davidson talks Staten Island Ferry renovation despite ‘feud’ with SNL star and co-investor Colin Jost
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Saturday Night Live alum and Staten Island son Pete Davidson addressed the renovation plan of a Staten Island ferry boat he purchase with one-time ...
Crazy Auditions, Cowbells & The Chaos Of Season 11: Morgan Neville Unpacks ‘SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night’ Docuseries
Executive Producer Morgan Neville unpacked the inspiration behind the 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' docuseries in an ...
Following Pete Davidson’s Comments About Stars Who’ve Been There For Him, An Insider Drops Claims On How He’s Doing After Mental Health Struggles
A new year offers people a reset of sorts, and it would seem Pete Davidson is starting 2025 off strong. The comedian has a ...