Pete Davidson, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Host, Shares Speculation about Kenan Thompson’s Alleged Deal with the Devil [VIDEO] – Great

After a long delay brought about by the writers’ strike, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Pete Davidson will finally get to host the late night sketch program on October 14, with musical guest Ice Spice. The episode serves as the Season 49 premiere and it will air live coast to coast at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT. In a new NBC promo video (watch above), “SNL” star Kenan Thompson jokes about how the three of them are all “Gen Z icons,” to which Ice Spice brings up that he’s in his 40s.

“No, no,” Thompson fires back. “A long time ago, I met this guy and made a deal where I get to stay 25 years old for forever.” He explains that the man was a “tall fellow” with “horns, red fur and little hooves.”

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Davidson quickly interjects, “Kenan, that’s the devil, dude.”

“What?! Nah,” Thompson says. “I thought it was like a Times Square Elmo or something.” For those keeping track at home, Thompson is about to start his 21st season on the show, extending the record.

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Also in the promo video, Thompson claims that Ice Spice is his “favorite rapper,” but Davidson mistakenly thinks he’s referring to him. Later, Davidson confirms that his mother is coming with him to Saturday’s show because they “share a car.” Ice Spice thinks that’s “sweet,” and Thompson can’t believe it. “Wow, that really be working for you, huh?” he asks Davidson.

Davison appeared on “SNL” from 2014 to 2022 and was often seen at the Weekend Update desk where he told personal stories about his life. He’s perhaps best known to the greater public for his romantic relationships with ladies like Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale and Margaret Qualley.

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The 48th season of “Saturday Night Live” ended one month earlier than usual, in April, due to the writers’ strike. Davidson, Kieran Culkin and Jennifer Coolidge had been tapped to host the last three episodes of the season, but all were canceled. The Writers Guild of America strike ended on September 27, while the SAG-AFTRA strike is ongoing and began July 14. Since “SNL” does not fall under the purview of the Screen Actors Guild, that is why the show’s actors are allowed to work while picketing is still going on in other parts of the industry.

Are you happy that Pete Davidson is returning to “Saturday Night Live” for one night only? Be sure to sound off down in the comments section. Get a closer look at the Season 49 cast members.

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