Pete Davidson Returns to Host 'SNL' Season Premiere After Departing Cast

Pete Davidson is returning to host the season 49 premiere of Saturday Night Live on October 14 after leaving the cast in 2022.
In a promo video, Davidson jokes about living in Studio 8H while his apartment is under construction and decides to host the show.
The SNL premiere was delayed due to the Hollywood writers' strike, but SAG-AFTRA approved the show's return.
Davidson channels former castmate Kenan Thompson in the promo and says returning hosts make the week easier for current cast members.
This will be Davidson's first time hosting SNL since being a cast member from 2014 to 2022.