Pete Davidson posts emotional note after ‘SNL’ exit

Los Angeles, May 23 : As he bid adieu to Saturday Night Live (SNL) along with three most prominent departing cast members, Pete Davidson took to a friends Instagram to deliver an emotional message to fans and share a behind-the-scenes video from his first night on the show, reports Variety.

Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Pete Davidson recently exited the show as the season finale drew the curtains.

As per Variety, Davidson posted via Saturday Night Live writer Dave Sirus Instagram on May 21, hours before his last show, to deliver the message.Alongside the text was a video of his emotional reaction to finishing his first sketch and celebrating backstage with fellow comedian Jerrod Carmichael.

He wrote: "From Pete: This video was taken 8 years ago.Jerrod sent it to me last night and it made me super emotional in the best way.In the video I had just gotten back from doing my very first update and sketch.Its crazy to think that today Ill be doing my last one.When I got the show I was 20 years old and I had no idea what I was doing.I still dont but especially back then.

I wasnt really a sketch performer, I was just a stand up."He continued as he shared his feelings from the initial days of his time at the show: "I knew I could never keep up or go toe to toe with a Kenan Thompson or a 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.I figured since Im a stand up Ill just try my stand up and personal bits on Weekend Update as myself and Im so glad I did.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.

I owe Lorne Michaels and everyone at SNL my life.Im so grateful and I wouldnt be here without them.

I appreciate you guys always having my back and sticking up for me even when that wasnt the popular opinion.Thank you for always believing in me and sticking by my side even when it seemed comical.

"Calling SNL his home, the actor who will be soon seen in the horror-thriller The Home, concluded: "Thank you for teaching me life values, how to grow up and for giving me memories that will last a lifetime.SNL is my home.

Im so happy and sad about tonights show.For so many reasons I cant explain.

Cant wait to be back next year in a Mulaney musical number.Resident young person Pete Davidson.

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