Pete Davidsons time onSaturday Night Livecouldve been short-lived ifLorne Michaelshad followed through with the comedians request.

And he was like, Why?

I was like, I dont belong here.

Pete Davidson and Lorne Michaels

Pete Davidson and Lorne MichaelsCindy Ord / Getty Images

Everybody heres so talented, and they dont want to be my friend.

And he said, You dont figure it out until your third or fourth year.

… Its just gonna suck for three or four years.

Pete Davidson

I was like, All right, and he was right.

Davidson joinedSNLin 2014 (Season 40) and left the NBC show in May 2022 after eight seasons.

The actor recentlyrevealed how much he got paidduring his first season on the comedy show.

Do you guys know what they pay us?

Its like three grand an episode, so I think I got dinner.