Pete Davidson left SNL in 2022 after eight seasons. He has said he felt it was the right time to move on to other projects and focus on his own well-being and growth, and he publicly thanked SNL for the opportunity while expressing gratitude toward creator Lorne Michaels. In later conversations, he indicated that while he enjoyed hosting and had a strong connection to SNL, returning would require the right circumstances, and he emphasized the need to pursue other creative opportunities. These statements reflect a combination of personal, professional, and mental-health considerations that contributed to his decision to depart the show.
