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The Poor Me Actor

[Blind Gossip] This actor is still stressing everyone out!

We told you last year that the comedic TV show on which he appears could not come up with a good solution as to how to handle him.

He is not contributing a lot to the show and he is not loved by the rest of the cast.

The most telling sign that the rest of the cast don’t like him is the following.

Most of the cast are working on outside projects right now and it’s customary to offer parts to other cast members if they have the chance. However, absolutely no one is offering him even a bit part.

Why don’t they fire him?

Well, he is mentally unstable and prone to self-harm. If they fired him, there would be a chance that the termination would push him over the edge and they would get blamed.

We don’t want to get blamed if something really bad happens.

That’s why they are excited that he is now talking about feeling unappreciated and is considering leaving voluntarily.

Does he mean it?

It’s hard to tell. it might just be a negotiating tactic. During the last contract renewal period, he suddenly went all dark and depressed and “poor me,” which forced the show to keep him so he wouldn’t hurt himself.

And if he does go voluntarily?

I’ll tell you, everyone here would actually be VERY happy and VERY relieved if he left. Let’s hope he does it!

Nothing to do with James Van Der Beek (who just happens to be very good at crying). 

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[Optional] Do you think he will stay or go? Why?

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  7. beachchick218 says

    It’s a tough situation. Maybe they should put him on medical leave. That way, they are acknowledging he needs help and they don’t want him on set until he is better.

    3 months ago, a young guy at my company got fired. He went home and 6 hours later shot himself in the head. His suicide was totally unexpected. Obviously, he had issues, but employers can’t be nannies.

  11. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Actor: Pete Davidson

    TV Show: SNL

    [Optional] Do you think he will stay or go? Why? Time to go…bad for the show and his career

  12. charlene2345 says

    Pete Davidson. Just did an interview basically complaining about how the rest of the SNL cast treats him.

    I don’t watch SNL that often, but from what I hear he has not created any memorable characters or done any particularly memorable skits during his time on the show. I think he’s only kept around because of his mental issues- they’re probably afraid what will happen if he quits.

  15. Melvin says

    Pete Davidson
    SNL
    He won’t leave on his own.

    As far as I can tell, he doesn’t really do all that much harm to himself.
    He just keeps that threat out there to get his way.
    Call his bluff.
    At his age no one is responsible for Pete Davidson except Pete Davidson.

  16. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Pete Davidson, of course
    I don’t really find him particularly funny. His appearances on SNL for the most part seem like “we need to put Pete in a sketch”… He has done some indie movies but the parts were little more than a brief appearance – like a room mate in passing.

    Perhaps Pete should consider a different career path and realize SNL isn’t a fit.

  21. BooStrawberry says

    Pete Davidson

    Go because he thinks he has talent & future potential. Not sure how he even made it on the show in the first place. He’s not funny.. but then neither is SNL

  24. MercyStreet says

    Pete Davidson

    SNL

    I don’t think he’s being serious about quitting, simply because it’s really all he has as far as “job security.” They’ve been too kind in letting him stay, but I get being worried he’d hurt himself. Just a bad situation all around.

  37. 4sixx2 says

    Pete Davidson
    SNL
    He really needs to retreat from the spotlight, get treatment and learn how to live a normal, private life before engaging in a public one.

  39. Schwarz_swan says

    Pete Davidson

    He has a lot of projects coming, so I think he will leave. He does have his own form of success.

  43. bertwheeler says

    I knew who it was just by the headline: Pete Davidson.

    It depends on the success of his upcoming movie. If it’s a hit, he’s out of there. A flop? He’ll threaten self harm again. I don’t know how much is genuine psychological problems and how much is playing for sympathy. Pete, you’re not the only guy who lost a parent on 9/11!

  45. 4girls4 says

    Pete Davidson
    He is actually talking about adoption. A suicidal Junkie does not look good on the form

  46. pharmchick says

    Pete davidson
    He may leave if he has a more lucrative and involved role elsewhere, otherwise hell likely stay put.

  58. aaateebz says

    Pete Davidson
    Saturday Night Live

    It doesn’t sound like anyone is getting anything out of him being there, so for everyone’s sake, he should probably just go and focus on other things.

  60. heathermh13 says

    Actor: The total * that is Pete Davidson

    TV Show: SNL

    [Optional] Do you think he will stay or go? Why? Once Lorne sees that interview, he’ll be QUITE happy to let Pete kiss off …and they might very well be done trying ‘save him from himself’.

  65. amagod121 says

    Pete Davidson
    SN “Live”

    Where to? It’s not like he’s got zillions of projects in the pipline. So yeah, I think he’ll stay.

  74. jojo5282 says

    Obviously Pete Davidson and SNL. It’s unfortunate but he’s responsible for himself. You can try to help someone and be supportive but there is a fine line between support and enabling. Wishing him the best.

  76. Bella Ciao Ciao says

    Oh dear, Pete Davidson. Mental iilness is not funny, not for him nor his family or work colleagues . Hope he gets well soon.

  81. LittleMissMuffin says

    Pete Davidson. Why are they coddling him? He’s a grown ass man and if he harms himself, that’s his problem. He’s not even funny, all this characters on SNL are not funny at all.

  82. itsjustanothergirl says

    Pete Davidson, SNL. He’s been whining about how mean they are to him and how he doesn’t do anything on the show. Last I checked, you’re supposed to contribute to the writing and suggest story ideas to get in a bit. Guess someone’s not doing that?

    And no, he won’t go. What else does he have going on?

  83. Zafona says

    The poor Pete D. dude… Somebody send him finally to a proper psychiatrist. He needs professional mental help.

  88. MikeyJoeChicago says

    Pete Davidson – SNL
    This is ridiculous. So if some mentally unstable individual harms themself because their perception is that they weren’t treated just right, after all the public commentary, it’s not on them? You can lead a horse to water…
    Threaten yourself, your career, and others as to not be offensive? He’s gotta go!

  90. omgimbackagain says

    Pete Davidson – SNL

    It’s a negotiating tactic but I wish he’d leave. He is taking up space, taking a job from someone who would actually contribute humor instead of drama.

  93. badgerette85 says

    Pete Davidson -SNL

    Op- my suggestion would be to drop everything and focus on getting well… he is a ticking time bomb. Sad.

  94. menageafoie says

    Pete WhatsHisName from SNL. He needs to go for his own sake if he’s really as screwed up as he acts. I dunno and don’t care either way.

  95. ILikeSleep21 says

    Pete Davidson. SNL
    As someone who struggles myself with mental health issues, I feel for him. Even with help, its difficult to manage. I wish him well.

  96. 3PtRange says

    This has Pete Davidson’s name written all over it. He’s a total mess. Hard to understand why Saturday Night Live hasn’t dumped him. He has occasional good moments on the show, but they are few and far between.

  99. yaddayadda says

    Pete Davidson. Meh, he’s a lot funnier than Colin Jost.

    I saw the Charlamagne interview with Pete. There was no poor me routine. He was very upfront about things. He didn’t ask for any sympathy. He just said it might be time to move on from SNL.

    His career is on fire right now. He’s got a Sundance movie and a Margot Robbie movie, and standup. He’s doing better than most of the rest of the cast (esp. Colin). He’s also funnier than a lot of the cast (except McKinnon and Kenan and…