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Pete Davidson Thought the Star-Studded Audience at the ‘SNL50’ Special Was ‘Terrible’ | News Channel 3-12

NEW YORK CITY, AUG 7 – Pete Davidson called the SNL 50th-anniversary audience the worst despite featuring numerous legendary cast members and celebrities, highlighting a disconnect with the star-studded crowd.

  • On August 7, Pete Davidson told Seth Meyers on Late Night With Seth Meyers that the SNL50 audience was 'terrible' because it was filled with famous people who only like themselves.
  • Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special aired on Feb. 16, reuniting past and current cast members including Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, and Laraine Newman.
  • He highlighted that no one in the audience knew their seat assignments until the day of the event, and the studio added 200 extra chairs to accommodate all guests.
  • Davidson revealed there weren’t as many laughs during the live show as one would expect, criticizing the energy of the star-studded audience on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
  • Earlier this year, Pete Davidson criticized Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary audience as 'terrible' because it was star-studded and self-interested.
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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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