Pete Davidson Mocks Saudi Arabia Comedy Gig in Surprise SNL Cameo

Pete Davidson returned to “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend for a surprise appearance on “Weekend Update” with his friend Colin Jost.

Jost began the segment by updating the audience on his and Davidson’s joint project: the retired Staten Island ferry they purchased together in 2022.

“The New York Times recently published an article calling the Staten Island ferry I bought with Pete Davidson a ‘money-wasting fiasco,’” Jost said. “With more information on this is Pete Davidson.”

The audience applauded when Davidson entered the scene and greeted Jost and his fellow co-host, Michael Che.

“So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we’re losing millions on this ferry,” he said, referring to his controversial appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. “I guess that’s what the article says: I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I have a kid on the way, so…”

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Jost, who shares a son with actress Scarlett Johansson, said he would rather “have a child than a ferry.”

Davidson later added that the two “even gave the boat a new name” during their ongoing rebranding attempt.

“We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing, so now it’s called ‘Titanic 2,'” the 31-year-old said.

Jost also added that things are actually “going really well,” as Nike paid the two to place an ad on the ferry for the New York City Marathon.

“If Lorne Michaels has taught us anything, it’s to never give up, even if everyone says the time has come and Tina Fey is ready to take over,” Davidson joked.

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