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Pete Davidson Crashes SNL’s Weekend Update to Address Staten Island Ferry ‘Fiasco’

The surprise cameo rebutted reports the conversion has stalled as Colin Jost pointed to a Nike ad deal while Davidson joked the losses pushed him to a Saudi gig and noted he’s expecting a child.

Overview

  • Davidson made an unannounced Weekend Update appearance on Nov. 8 to answer a New York Times piece calling the ferry venture a “money‑losing fiasco.”
  • He quipped they are “losing millions,” linked his Riyadh Comedy Festival set to covering costs, and mentioned he has a baby on the way with Elsie Hewitt.
  • Jost said the project is “going very well,” citing payment from Nike to place a New York City Marathon ad on the vessel.
  • The pair bought the decommissioned ferry at a 2022 auction for $280,100 to turn it into an entertainment venue, which the Times reported is no closer to being realized.
  • Davidson ribbed and praised SNL boss Lorne Michaels on-air after telling People he would return to the show if Michaels asked.