Pete Davidson has revealed how much he was paid per episode on “Saturday Night Live” — and your jaw will likely drop in disbelief.
The 31-year-old comedian and several other familiar “SNL” faces disclosed what high-priced items they splurged on with their first checks after being cast on the beloved sketch comedy series that recently celebrated its 50th season.
When New York Magazine asked what he indulged with his first “SNL” paycheck, Davidson responded, “Do you guys know what they pay us?”
“It’s like three grand an episode,” he continued. “I think I got dinner.”
Alumni and new “SNL” members also disclosed what they spent their first paycheck on.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus bought a pair of $75 shoes that were “out of my budget,” Sarah Silverman got a $300 cashmere sweater, Cheri Oteri purchased a couch she’s gotten reupholstered “three or four times,” and Seth Meyers splurged on a Crate & Barrel couch and a big TV. Rachel Dratch bought an apartment, while Jason Sudeikis revealed he used his paychecks on New York rent.
Current cast members Sarah Sherman got herself a “nice mattress,” Bowen Yang indulged in a pair of Gucci shoes, and James Austin Johnson purchased an “uncomfortable” West Elm couch.
As for Davidson, he was on the cast of “SNL” for eight seasons before departing the series in 2022; however, he most recently returned to the series in Nov. to team up with his buddy John Mulaney.
While the comedian has been off the show for years, he hasn’t stayed out of the headlines.
Rumors recently swirled that Davidson had “checked into rehab” after a source told the US Sun that the funnyman and his alleged “The Bachelor” alum Maria Georgas had ended their months-long fling.
But Georgas shot down the speculation about their dating life and Davidson’s alleged rehab stint.
“Never dated Pete. False rumor,” she posted on social media last month.
“Just spoke to his sister he’s not in rehab and has been sober for months. Can’t believe this s–t it’s very insulting to his recovery and my mental health,” Georgas continued. “He’s literally home.”
Davidson has been open about his struggles with sobriety, borderline personality disorder and severe post-traumatic stress disorder — and his several stints in rehab over the years.
He entered a facility in June 2023 to help with issues related to his diagnoses. He also went to rehab in 2017 and 2019.
Following his 2023 stint, Davidson joked about his rehab experience — and divulged the one vice he can’t quit.
