There will be a slight delay in Pete Davidson’s eagerly anticipated return to NBC’s late-night sketch comedy programme Saturday Night Live. Fans are confused after learning that the show’s May 6 episode, which was supposed to be hosted by Davidson and feature musician Lil Uzi Vert, has been cancelled. Here is the explanation for the cancellation.
Why Is Pete Davidson’s SNL Episode Canceled?
On May 6, Pete Davidson was scheduled to make his eagerly anticipated comeback to Saturday Night Live after making headlines for picking his career above Kim Kardashian. He would leave the show at the conclusion of its 47th season in 2022. Nevertheless, it was revealed yesterday that the show has been postponed indefinitely.
The Writers Guild of America strike, according to NBC, forced the cancellation of the programme. Until further notice, the network will rerun earlier seasons of Saturday Night Live. Earlier, Pete Davidson made light of the strike’s impact on the show’s cancellation, saying it would personally affect him.
Davidson admitted to Jimmy Fallon that his performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 28 “sucked” because it “just fed this bizarre story I have in my head, like, “Of course that would happen to me,”” he said. Even though Pete was unsure if his most recent episode would be recorded, he once more said that it would be cool to go back to his “old stomping grounds.”
After eight seasons, Pete Davidson quit “Saturday Night Live” in 2022. On the set of “SNL,” the comic first met his ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian. Since sketches are written during the week of each episode, the late-night sketch comedy show intends to air repeats for the time being. Prior to the strike’s revelation, no additional hosts or musical performers had been scheduled.
I owe Lorne Michaels and everyone at SNL my life, Pete Davidson said before his resignation from the programme in a message released at the time via pal Dave Sirius’ Instagram page. I owe them so much because without them, I would not be here. I appreciate how you guys have always stood with me even when it wasn’t the popular thing to do.
“Thank you for always believing in me and supporting me, even when it seemed funny,” Davidson concluded. I appreciate everything you’ve taught me about growing up, about life, and about creating lifelong memories.
Kenan Thompson, a longstanding cast member of SNL, gave viewers a preview of the next episode. “Since they know how to perform the act, it’s like a week off for us. They don’t need to be guided step-by-step through each and every aspect of it. Since they frequently contribute ideas as well, a quarter of the show has already been completed. Just a lovely, uncomplicated week for us.
The episode, he continued, is devoted to “trying to balance” the roles played by Davidson and fresh skits. The Good Burger star continued, “I enjoy the classics. It’s nice to explore the new, but I’d load the show with all of his old characters or anything.
You may not be aware of this, but on May 2 the Writers Guild of America began a strike following negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that lasted for weeks (AMPTP). The WGA Negotiation Committee started this process with the intention of reaching a fair agreement, the organisation said in a statement.
“But, considering the existential crisis writers are going through, the studios’ remedies have been totally inadequate,” it concluded. The protests will start tomorrow afternoon. The effects of this strike are already being felt by a number of productions. Repeats are also being broadcast on programmes including The Daily Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
