Star Pete Davidson criticizes the audience at the 'SNL50' extravaganza as being 'awful'
In a surprising turn of events, comedian Pete Davidson, known for his stint on Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022, expressed his displeasure with the audience of the historic 'SNL50' broadcast. Davidson appeared on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' on Thursday to share his thoughts.
According to Davidson, the audience at 'SNL50' was less than ideal. He claimed that it consisted mainly of famous people who only appreciate themselves. Despite this criticism, Davidson did mention that there was at least one star he enjoyed at the event, though he didn't name any names.
The broadcast, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, brought together past hosts and cast members, making for a star-studded affair. One such star was Meryl Streep, who made her debut on the show during 'SNL50'. Davidson was in attendance and even took part in some of the skits performed throughout the night.
In a surprising twist, Davidson found himself sitting next to Meryl Streep during the show. He expressed his amazement about this, calling her "the best" and stating, "Meryl rules." However, Davidson later apologized to Streep for sitting next to her, presumably due to his criticism of the audience.
Streep herself played the mother of a legacy character in a sketch on 'SNL50', with Kate McKinnon portraying the character. The production of 'SNL50' is typically secretive, with little information given to participants.
Despite the initial surprise, it seems that Davidson and Streep's interaction went well, adding another interesting layer to the memorable 'SNL50' broadcast.
Davidson's encounter with Meryl Streep at 'SNL50' provided an unexpected turn in the otherwise criticized entertainment event, with Davidson later praising Streep as "the best" in the realm of pop-culture, where entertainment icons like her and comedians such as himself converge in movies-and-tv. The once bitter critic found himself appreciating the allure of entertainment-driven celebrities, even if he still questioned the audience dynamics at 'SNL50'.
