Pete Davidson made a surprise return to “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) and joined Colin Jost at the “Weekend Update” desk to talk about their well-known Staten Island Ferry purchase that cost them money and share news about becoming a father. Davidson made a joke during the segment about having to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia to make ends meet. He said, “We’re losing millions on this ferry!” The two even told people the boat’s new, funny name: Titanic II. The star, who left SNL in 2022 after eight seasons, also made fun of executive producer Lorne Michaels by saying, “If Lorne Michaels taught us anything, it’s to never give up—even when everyone thinks it’s time for Tina Fey to take over.”
Comedy fans were in for a treat when Pete Davidson showed up on “Saturday Night Live” out of the blue. He and his longtime friend and SNL co-star Colin Jost had a lively and self-deprecating segment together. Davidson, who is known for his honest humor and personal stories, came back into the spotlight to talk about the well-publicized saga of the Staten Island Ferry that he and Jost bought in 2022, which has turned into a financial “fiasco.”
The former SNL cast member made fun of both the expensive ferry project and his own recent international stand-up shows, saying that he needed to do a show at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia to make up for the ferry losses. Davidson joked, “We’re losing millions on this ferry, and I can’t even pay $5 for The New York Times paywall with a baby on the way.”
Jost and Davidson said that they renamed the ferry “Titanic II” to cheer it up, making sure that the running joke would live on in SNL history. Davidson also made fun of Lorne Michaels during the segment, joked about changes in leadership at SNL, and thanked the producer for how he had helped his career.
Davidson’s unexpected appearance and funny jokes quickly went viral, and they sparked conversations on social media and in entertainment news. Fans still love him because he has great comedic chemistry with Jost and can laugh at his own highs and lows. His return to SNL was one of the most talked-about moments of the season.
