Pete Davidson has not had an easy week in the wake of the ongoing war in Israel as he is set to make his return to Saturday Night Live in his first hosting gig.
The 29-year-old comedian - whose father died during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York - has been thinking about his only family tragedy as he is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the variety program where he made his name.
A friend told Page Six on Friday: 'Pete’s dad was a victim in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, so it’s been a hard week for him.
'He’s thrown himself into the show, because, what else can you do?'
Last week there was an attack which saw Hamas, proscribed as a terrorist organization by the European Union and the US, burst through the heavily militarized border around the Gaza Strip and kill more than 1,300 people - most of them civilians - in an attack compared to the aforementioned 9/11 in the United States.
Pete Davidson (pictured in September 2022) has not had an easy week in the wake of the ongoing war in Israel as he is set to make his return to Saturday Night Live in his first hosting gig
Last week there was an attack which saw Hamas, proscribed as a terrorist organization by the European Union and the US, burst through the heavily militarized border around the Gaza Strip and kill more than 1,300 people - most of them civilians - in an attack compared to the aforementioned 9/11 in the United States (Gaza City is seen on Saturday, October 7)
The group took an estimated 150 Israeli, foreign and dual national hostages back to Gaza during its initial attack. Hamas said on Friday that 13 of them had been killed in Israeli air strikes. It has previously said four hostages died in bombardments.
The former Saturday Night Live star this past March opened up on the podcast Real Ones about learning of his father's tragic passing when he was seven.
'My dad told me he was going to pick me up from school on 9/11,' said the Bupkis actor. 'I got picked up by my mom.'
The King of Staten Island actor said his mother didn't tell him 'what was going on for like, three days'.
'She kept telling me, "Dad's at work," "He's coming home" - whatever; I had no idea.'
Pete said in the interview that Amy 'grounded' him from watching TV in an effort to shield him from the tragic reality.
'Then one night, I turned on the TV and I just saw my dad on the TV,' Pete said. 'I was like, "Oh, OK." And they were like, these are all the firemen that are, like, dead.'
'It was weird because we didn't know he was dead for, like, three weeks. They were finding people, you know? They were pulling people out of s***, and there was just some sort of hope.'
'Pete’s dad was a victim in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, so it’s been a hard week for him': The 29-year-old comedian 's father died during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York (his family are pictured in an old photo)
Pete said that 'it was just up and down and nobody knew how to deal with it.'
Davidson said that the traumatic events led to him dealing with abandonment and trust issues as an adult.
'You know, dad says he's coming to pick you up and he doesn't,' Pete said. 'For life, I'm like, I don't believe anyone, and I'm trying to learn how to believe people - and Hollywood isn't exactly the greatest place to learn that skill.'
Last year on September 11, Pete's 25-year-old sister Casey took to Instagram with emotional words for her late father.
'This year more then ever I wish you could be here,' she said. 'We miss you, we celebrate you and we remember you every day. Proud to be your caseygirl.'
Pete in 2015 said on Twitter of his father, 'All jokes aside. There's not a day that goes by where I dont think of u. Ur my hero. Cant wait to see u again someday.'
Just days ago Pete teased his anticipated return to Saturday Night Live as he takes on hosting duties for the 49th season premiere episode which airs later this week on Saturday, October 14.
The Bodies Bodies Bodies actor - who will be joined by musical guest Ice Spice on the big night - appeared in a 47-second promo alongside SNL comedians Chloe Fineman and Bowen Yang that dropped on Wednesday.
He's back! Earlier thios week Pete teased his anticipated return to Saturday Night Live as he takes on hosting duties for the 49th season premiere episode which airs later this week on Saturday, October 14
Surprise: Suddenly, Pete appears in the studio while snacking on a bag of salty potato chips. 'Yo!' he casually called out to the comedians, who whirled around in shock to see Davidson
'Pete...what are you doing here?' Yang asked in confusion, while giving a quick side glance to Chloe.
The clip kicked off with Fineman and Yang strolling on the quiet set as the pair discussed their thrill 'to be back.' The previous 48th season notably was halted early due to the WGA strike - which officially came to an end late last month.
The pair talked about their summers, with the Babylon actress stating, 'I actually met my birth mom.' Bowen revealed he watched the entirety of Suits, but added, 'I don't know what it's about.'
Suddenly, Pete appeared in the studio while snacking on a bag of salty potato chips. 'Yo!' he casually called out to the comedians, who whirled around in shock to see Davidson.
'Oh, my apartment's under construction, so I'm just living here,' the Bupkis star explained while still munching on the tasty chips.
Fineman sent an apologetic look to Pete and told him that, 'Only cast or hosts are allowed in the studio,' hinting that he would need to leave.
However, Davidson nonchalantly replied with, 'Oh okay, I'll do that. The host thing. I'll host.' The actress then cut in and said, 'Pete, that's not how it works. You can't just say you're hosting and -.'
She was immediately cut off when Davidson sent her what he called the 'Kenan face,' referencing to fellow SNL star, Kenan Thompson.
Saturday Night Live is returning to NBC starting on October 14 following the WGA strike, with Pete hosting and Ice Spice stepping onto the stage as the musical guest for the premiere episode.
The following week, Bad Bunny is set to not only take on hosting duties, but will also be the musical guest as well.
Earlier this year in May, Pete was slated to host an episode of SNL - but his appearance was cancelled when production for the sketch comedy was shut down just days after the writer's strike began.
Confused: 'Pete...what are you doing here?' Yang asked in confusion, while giving a quick side glance to Chloe
Squatting: 'Oh, my apartment's under construction, so I'm just living here,' the Bupkis star explained while still munching on the tasty chips
Giving a hint: Fineman sent an apologetic look to Pete and told him that, 'Only cast or hosts are allowed in the studio,' hinting that he would need to leave
Taking on hosting duties: However, Davidson nonchalantly replied with, 'Oh okay, I'll do that. The host thing. I'll host'
Return to SNL: She was immediately cut off when Davidson sent her what he called the 'Kenan face,' referencing to fellow SNL star, Kenan Thompson
Davidson starred on the show for a total of eight years, first joining SNL in 2014 when he was just 20-years-old. However, last year in May, the star confirmed his exit from the series.
His close pal Dave Sirus shared a throwback video that showed Pete embracing fellow comedian Jerrod Carmichael, along with a message confirming his departure.
'This video was taken 8 years ago. Jerrod sent it to me last night and it made me super emotional in the best way,' Pete said in the Instagram caption.
He reflecting on joining the show when he was 20, and admitted, 'I had no idea what I was doing. I still don't but especially back then. I wasn't really a sketch performer I was just a stand up.'
'I knew I could never keep up or go toe to toe with a Kenan Thompson or Kate McKinnon so I was super scared at figuring out what I could possibly bring to or do for such a historic, respected show and platform.'
He later added, 'I got to share so much with this audience and literally grow up in front of your eyes. We were together through the good and the bad, the happiest and the darkest of times.'
Pete also sent gratitude to creator, Lorne Michaels, and the cast, stating, 'I owe Lorne Michaels and everyone at SNL my life,' and also called SNL 'my home.'
Despite his exit, the star notably kept himself busy by appearing in projects such as Bodies Bodies Bodies and the comedic drama, Bupkis.
Exciting: Saturday Night Live is returning to NBC starting on October 14 following the WGA strike, with Pete hosting and Ice Spice stepping onto the stage as the musical guest for the premiere episode
Exit: Davidson starred on the show for a total of eight years, first joining SNL in 2014 when he was just 20-years-old. However, last year in May, the star confirmed his exit from the series; seen on Tuesday in NYC
During an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon earlier this week on Tuesday, the comedian discussed how he found out that he had gotten the hosting gig for the premiere on SNL.
'Oh, I got a classic Lorne text,' he explained to Fallon. 'He was like, "There's a rumor going around that you're the host for the premiere." And he goes, "I guess it's true, because I started it."'
The actor has recently been romantically linked to Outer Banks actress, Madelyn Cline, 25. Speculation arose last month in September after he reportedly 'spent the night' with the star at the Beverly Hills Hotel, a source told Us Weekly.
The insider expressed, 'Pete and Madelyn are dating. They spent the night together at the Beverly Hills Hotel and then had breakfast together there the next morning.'
'They were really low-key and kept things casual, wearing baseball hats,' the source further informed the outlet.
An insider recently informed DailyMail.com that Madelyn is having 'fun' with the former SNL star. 'Madelyn anticipates her current relationship with Pete as just a good time and it will not be her last one.'
'She thinks he is hilarious, and fun and she is all about hanging out with him, but she is 25, and she doesn't want anything serious, she wants to chase fun, and she thinks Pete thinks the same and their relationship is all about having a good time.'
'It is in no way serious, she is taking it day by day and that is all that works for her right now, Pete shouldn't expect her to be his soulmate, she is not giving off those vibes.'
However, the pair have already enjoyed a trip together in Las Vegas and the actress was also seen boarding his private jet after a stand-up show in Phoenix.
Farewell: His close pal Dave Sirus shared a throwback video that showed Pete embracing fellow comedian Jerrod Carmichael, along with a message confirming his departure
New romance: The actor has recently been romantically linked to Outer Banks actress, Madelyn Cline, 25, since last month in September; Cline seen in September in Paris
Recent split: The initial romance rumors came just one month after his split from Chase Sui Wonders; former couple seen in April
The initial romance rumors came just one month after his split from Chase Sui Wonders.
The comedian had dated Chase from December 2022 until news of their break up came to light last month in August - just two months after he entered rehab amid his ongoing battle with Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD.
At the time of their split, a separate source told Us Weekly that, 'There's no bad blood or any hard feelings between them.'
The insider expressed, 'Their relationship had simply run its course and they decided they just wanted different things.'
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