Overview

• On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Davidson argued that the nearly 100 celebrity guests at SNL50 formed a "terrible audience" because they "only like themselves" during live and pre-taped segments.
• He recalled being seated next to Oscar winner Meryl Streep in Studio 8H and apologized to her, calling her presence "the best."
• During the three-hour broadcast, Davidson reprised his "Chad" persona in a pre-taped sketch alongside original cast member Laraine Newman.
• He reunited with John Mulaney for a musical tribute sketch celebrating the grit of 1970s New York City.
• His remarks underscore performer frustrations with star-studded audiences that undercut the energy of live comedy at milestone broadcasts.