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told Variety on Friday.Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are also rumored to be departing, according to reports. Longtime cast members Kenan Thompson and Cecily Strong are additionally reportedly questionable to return. A representative for Davidson was not available when contacted by phone and did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from The Post.

Is Pete Davidson leading an exodus from “Saturday Night Live”?

EXCLUSIVE: Saturday Night Live is set for its biggest change in a number of years.

A new report says that Pete Davidson is expected to leave Saturday Night Live at the conclusion of the current season.

Pete Davidson’s time at "Saturday Night Live" is drawing to a close. The comedian, who has been a fixture at 30 Rock, is set to exit stage left after eight seasons that saw Davidson, 28, join the Lorne Michaels series in a proverbial little brother capacity at age 20.

Variety reports. The “King of Staten Island” star already has the loosely autobiographical series “Bupkis,” in the works at Peacock, with Edie Falco set to play his mother.“SNL” honcho Lorne Michaels previously hinted that the next season of the long-running NBC sketch show would be “a year of change.”TheWrap has reached out to Davidson’s rep and to NBC.

Steve Martin and Martin Short couldn't be prouder of their girl, Sel! ET spoke to the  stars about Selena Gomez's hilarious  hosting debut and the second season of their hit Hulu series.«How did you think I did?» Gomez asked her co-stars --15-time  host Martin and former  cast-member, Short.«I thought you delivered the comedy so beautifully and so low key, but hilarious,» Martin, who appeared in a skit on last weekend's show with Gomez, gushed.As far as any advice the comedy legends gave Gomez, the Rare Beauty founder revealed that the pair helped her with a few jokes.«They kind of helped me with a few jokes,» Gomez shared.«We said, 'Go Selena,'» a proud Martin added.Martin and Short weren't the only funny friends who had her back ahead of her hosting debut, Gomez told ET that she had the backing of show creator, Lorne Michaels, and Amy Schumer.«It was so much fun. I had a blast,» Gomez said. «I had their support.

Steve Martin and Martin Short couldn't be prouder of their girl, Sel! ET spoke to the  stars about Selena Gomez's hilarious  hosting debut and the second season of their hit Hulu series.«How did you think I did?» Gomez asked her co-stars --15-time  host Martin and former  cast-member, Short.«I thought you delivered the comedy so beautifully and so low key, but hilarious,» Martin, who appeared in a skit on last weekend's show with Gomez, gushed.As far as any advice the comedy legends gave Gomez, the Rare Beauty founder revealed that the pair helped her with a few jokes.«They kind of helped me with a few jokes,» Gomez shared.«We said, 'Go Selena,'» a proud Martin added.Martin and Short weren't the only funny friends who had her back ahead of her hosting debut, Gomez told ET that she had the backing of show creator, Lorne Michaels, and Amy Schumer.«It was so much fun. I had a blast,» Gomez said. «I had their support.

newly crowned Oscar-winner talked about a recent run-in with “SNL” ringleader Lorne Michaels on Entertainment Weekly’s “The Awardist” podcast.Jackson, 73, famously dropped an F-bomb during a “What’s up With That?” sketch on the live comedy show in December 2012.He’s jokingly blamed cast member Kenan Thompson, 44, for the mishap on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in March, saying Thompson was supposed to cut him off before he uttered the expletive. While in New York promoting “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” Jackson said he happened to get into an elevator as Michaels, 77, was getting off.

“That Damn Michael Che” is executive produced by Michael Che, Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, and Erin Doyle, co-executive produced by Alice Mathias, Gary Richardson, Ayesha Rokadia, Daniel Powell and Alex Bach, and produced by Willa Slaughter.

Pete Davidson‘s mother in the upcoming TV series based on the SNL comic’s life, Bupkis.Speaking at the 2022 NBC Upfronts on Monday (May 16), Davidson confirmed the Sopranos actress will portray Amy Davidson in the upcoming Peacock series based on the comedian and actor’s life.“I’ve done a lot of projects that reference my life, because that’s kind of all I can do,” he said at the event.“One of the things that sucks about that, though, is my family members, they often get to play themselves because of, you know, the low-budget situation. So, my mom is starting to think of herself as a real actress.”Davidson – who will play a version of himself in Bupkis – introduced Falco by saying he was “extremely happy to get to introduce the woman who will be playing my mom — Edie Falco.”Alluding to her role as Carmela Soprano in the beloved crime drama series, Falco added: “Finally, I get to play an overwhelmed mother of two living in a world of corruption.

It turns out Samuel L. Jackson isn’t banned from “Saturday Night Live”, after all.

Post Malone painted the town red after celebrating his "Saturday Night Live" debut as the musical guest alongside first-time host Selena Gomez in New York City over the weekend. The 26-year-old musician reportedly enjoyed a "wild" night out at the show's afterparty at L’Avenue at Saks, as he arrived in a packed sprinter van with Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, and holding a lit cigarette and a Bud Light.  Posty — whose full name is Austin Richard Post — was reportedly having such a good time that he "hung out with ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels" all night "before being asked to leave at 5:30 a.m," according to Page Six.

Pete Davidson's new on-screen mother! On Monday, Peacock announced that Edie Falco will star as the comedian's mom in the upcoming comedy series Davidson will write, star and executive producer a live-action, half-hour comedy that will be “a heightened, fictionalized version” of the star’s real life. It will also combine “grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.” The series marks Davidson’s first major solo TV project since first joining in 2014. In addition to the series, Davidson has also starred in and co-wrote the loosely autobiographical 2020 film, . “Pete Davidson is one of the most sought-after comedians today with his smart, one-of-a-kind humor and honest point of view,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEdie Falco has been cast opposite Pete Davidson in the upcoming Peacock comedy series “Bupkis,” Variety has learned.The announcement was made during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation on Monday. “Bupkis” was picked up straight-to-series at Peacock back in April. The show is described as a heightened, fictionalized version of Davidson’s real life.

Miley Cyrus will help ring in the New Year on NBC yet again as she returns to host the network’s 2023 celebration.

Michael Che reveals that his unofficial announcement of leaving “SNL” has actually been in the works for some time.

Zack Sharf Michael Che frequently jokes about leaving “Saturday Night Live,” where he has served as co-anchor of “Weekend Update” for the last eight years and counting (the second-longest stint in the show’s history, after co-anchor Colin Jost). Che went viral in March when he mentioned “SNL” at a surprise comedy set in Minneapolis and said, “This is my last year.” The press took Che’s statement as a matter of fact, so he took to Instagram to clarify that he was joking, “To comedy fans; please stop telling reporters everything you hear at a comedy show.

Natasha Lyonne is making her Saturday Night Live hosting debut on the season finale.

Kenan Thompson’s morning show gig is up.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterKenan Thompson’s comedy “Kenan” has been canceled after two seasons by NBC, Variety has learned.Starring Thompson and produced by “Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels, “Kenan” follows the life of busy single dad Kenan Williams (Thompson), who is juggling a high-profile job as host of Atlanta morning show “Wake Up With Kenan!” He’s also raising two adorable pre-teen daughters — the too smart Aubrey (Dani Lane) and the silly, unpredictable Birdie (Dannah Lane). As Kenan moves on from the loss of his wife a year earlier, his live-in father-in-law Rick (Don Johnson), his brother/manager/roommate Gary (Chris Redd) and his colorful co-workers all have strong opinions on the best way for him to live his life.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith's Oscars controversy.«I really am thrilled to be back hosting . It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about ,» Cumberbatch shared as he stood on the iconic Studio 8H stage. «Which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character… but I have been in other films.»Cumberbatch joked that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels then asked him, «Like what?»«And I said, 'Well, like .' And he said, 'Nobody saw it,'» Cumberbatch recalled.

Looking back. During Benedict Cumberbatch’s second stint as the host of Saturday Night Live, he couldn’t help but marvel over his career progress — and being in the Dolby Theatre when Will Smith’s Oscars drama went down.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith’s Oscars controversy.

Benedict Cumberbatch joked about being “beat by Will Smith” at the Oscars while hosting this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (7 May). The actor, who is currently appearing in the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, opened his monologue by pointing out that the majority of the sketches he was pitched for the show revolved around the character. “Most were about Doctor Strange,” he said.

Benedict Cumberbatch tonight made his second appearance as host of SNL, alluding in his opening monologue to his new film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which hit theaters in the U.S. on Friday.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith's Oscars controversy.«I really am thrilled to be back hosting . It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about ,» Cumberbatch shared as he stood on the iconic Studio 8H stage. «Which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character… but I have been in other films.»Cumberbatch joked that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels then asked him, «Like what?»«And I said, 'Well, like .' And he said, 'Nobody saw it,'» Cumberbatch recalled.

Saturday Night Live is preparing for its final three episodes of the season.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeI can almost guarantee that the Oscars would have handled the Slap better had a seasoned TV awards show producer been in charge. (Thank goodness for veteran director Glenn Weiss, but he didn’t call the final shots.) And while AMPAS tears up its Oscars playbook every year, ABC has limited say in bringing on an experienced producer who could at least steady the ship.

Hollywood Reporter.The “Silver Linings Playbook” director, 63, noted how several of Myers’ movies have splurged out memorable music, including Madonna’s “Beautiful Stranger.”The chat then shifted to Beyoncé, who made her film debut as Foxxy Cleopatra in the Jay Roach flick.The Canadian-born funnyman stated that everyone on set “fell in love with her.” Myers also joked that costar Michael Caine had trouble pronouncing the Grammy winner’s name and left off the “é.”“Nobody wanted to correct him,” Myers said, adding that he also introduced the “Dreamgirls” star to Led Zeppelin.“’I don’t know this Led Zeppelin,’” Myers remembered Beyoncé saying at the time. However, just a few days later during shooting “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” Myers found her jamming out to the band on her headphones.

Mike Myers is revealing that “Wayne’s World” almost didn’t get made.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticMike Myers has a new show, “The Pentaverate,” premiering at midnight on Netflix, but reviews are nowhere to be found. At the as-self-serving-as-it-sounds Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival — 40 minutes of not-even-remotely-funny promos for Netflix comedy shows, followed by a mutual-adoration session between Myers and director David O.

Pete Davidson has something new in the works!

Pete Davidson is set to write, star and executive producer a new comedy series,, for Peacock. The live-action, half-hour comedy will be about “a heightened, fictionalized version” of the star’s real life while combining “grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known.” The series marks Davidson’s first major solo TV project since first joining in 2014. In addition to the series, Davidson has also starred in and co-wrote the loosely autobiographical 2020 film, . “Pete Davidson is one of the most sought-after comedians today with his smart, one-of-a-kind humor and honest point of view,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

Longtime Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson is staying in the NBCUniversal fold with his first TV starring vehicle. Peacock has closed a deal for Bupkis, a half-hour live action comedy written, starring and executive produced by Davidson and executive produced by SNL honcho Lorne Michaels. The project, a heightened, fictionalized version of Davidson’s life, was taken out to the marketplace in March, and NBCU’s streamer landed it in a competitive situation with a straight-to-series order.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has given a straight-to-series order to a semi-autobiographical comedy series starring Pete Davidson, Variety has learned.The series, title “Bupkis,” was first reported as being on the market back in March, with Peacock acquiring it in a competitive situation. Davidson serves as a writer and executive producer on the show in addition to starring. The half-hour comedy is described as a heightened, fictionalized version of Davidson’s real life.