Pete Davidson Surprises SNL with Ferry, Fatherhood Jokes

Pete Davidson made a surprise return to Saturday Night Live on November 9, appearing during the Weekend Update segment to joke about a struggling ferry investment and his upcoming role as a father. The comedian, who left the show as a cast member in 2022, rolled into the studio alongside co-anchor Colin Jost, who introduced him by referencing a recent New York Times article that described their jointly purchased Staten Island Ferry as a money-losing venture.

Davidson, 31, quickly leaned into the humor, linking the ferry's financial woes to his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia last month. "In case you're wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we're losing millions on this ferry," he said, adding that he could not afford the newspaper's paywall with a child on the way. "I'm just excited to be a dad and to give it all the energy and enthusiasm I never had for this show." Jost responded lightheartedly, noting that he preferred parenthood to ferry ownership.

The pair, who bought the decommissioned ferry in 2022 with plans to convert it into an entertainment venue, traded quips about its fate. Davidson revealed they had renamed it the...