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Pete Davidson Speaks Out Ahead of Elon Musk's Controversial 'SNL' Hosting Gig

Pete Davidson Speaks Out Ahead of Elon Musk's Controversial 'SNL' Hosting Gig

Pete Davidson has something to say ahead of Elon Musk‘s Saturday Night Live debut: what’s the big deal?

The 27-year-old comedian addressed the announcement of the Tesla CEO’s debut hosting gig on the long-running sketch comedy series during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

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“I don’t know why people are freaking out,” he said.

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“They’re like, ‘Oh I can’t believe that Elon Musk is hosting!’ And I’m like, the guy that makes the earth better kinda and makes cool things and sends people to Mars?” Pete went on to say.

He also said he hasn’t yet met Elon Musk, who is the second-richest man in the world, but planned to grab dinner with him later that night with Lorne Michaels.

“I’m really excited, man. I’m gonna ask him for like a Tesla or some s–t.”

At least three SNL stars have seemingly slammed the decision.

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