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Pete Davidson is saying goodbye to #SNL. latimes.com/entertainment-…
According to a report from Variety, Davidson, one of the TV institution’s youngest cast members ever, will officially depart Studio 8H after the Season 47 finale airs this weekend. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Upon joining the ensemble of “SNL,” Pete Davidson quickly became a standout thanks to his self-deprecating comedy style and charming tendency to break character onstage. latimes.com/entertainment-…
His most popular recurring role on the series is Chad, a spacey skater boy who can’t be bothered to react or say much more than “OK!” amid acutely distressing or uncomfortable circumstances. latimes.com/entertainment-…

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