Why Pete Davidson Says SNL50 Audience Was Simply “Terrible”
- Pete Davidson described the audience at the SNL50 special as 'terrible,' stating it was filled with famous people who 'only like themselves.'
- Davidson compared the reception to the previous SNL40 special, stating it was also a 'terrible audience.'
- He remarked that in his eight years on SNL, he created only one character which was 'a joke on me.'
- Davidson humorously praised Meryl Streep, stating 'Meryl rules.
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Pete Davidson Says the Star-Studded 'SNL50' Audience Was 'Terrible'
In a fully self-deprecating admission, Pete Davidson revealed that the SNL50 "audience" was terrible because it was full of "famous people" and they only "like themselves." (Variety) The generational intersection between Millennials and Gen Z is heavily represented through the... Read more...

Pete Davidson Says the ‘SNL50’ Audience Was ‘Terrible’: ‘It’s Just Famous People’
Davidson was also chagrined to be seated next to Meryl Streep at the taping, he said.
Bill Hader Gets Real About Why He Actually Skipped SNL's 50th Anniversary Special—And Oof
Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary special was one of the events of the year in 2025. With most of the key cast members, past and present, plus past guest stars, musicians, and supporting comedians, it seemed like anyone who was anyone was in attendance.But there were a few key absences, including Bill Hader, who was a much-loved favorite cast member from 2005 to 2013.Fans were quick to notice his absence among the crew, as well as in the hi…
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