Pete Davidson was supposed to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend, but the episode has been scrapped. And it’s only Tuesday!
No, Pete isn’t canceled or anything. For those not following Hollywood news (which, fair), the Writers Guild of America is currently on strike for a fairer contract with the studios that accurately reflects the value writers bring in the streaming age. We don’t need to get into the details here; the point is, the SNL writers are all union, ipso facto, can’t work this week. NBC will presumably air a rerun. Here, I’ll let Danny Strong explain:
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Lil Uzi Vert was set to be the musical guest, and so far they have not responded to the episode’s cancellation. Stay tuned.