Comedian Pete Davidson is breaking his silence.
On Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, the Saturday Night Live star returned to the popular sketch comedy show during a segment of “Weekend Update” after appearing to experience suicidal thoughts in an alarming Instagram post last month.
“I’ve had a really crazy month, and I want to talk about something that matters a lot to me,” Davidson began. “Okay, mental health?” co-anchor Colin Jost replied, to which the stand-up comedian said, “No, the new Clint East movie, The Mule.”
He then brought out his pal, fellow comic and former SNL writer John Mulaney, to help him hilariously review of the film. However, the surprising duo first addressed the more serious matter at hand. “I’ve been spending time with Pete to try to show him that you can have a life in comedy that is not insane, a sober, domestic life,” Mulaney explained. “Yeah, and after observing John’s life, I publicly threatened suicide,” Davidson quipped with a laugh, before adding, “I’m sorry, I know I shouldn’t make that joke, but it is funny.”
At this, The Oh, Hello Show star went on to say, “Pete, look me in the eye: You are loved by many and we are glad you are okay.”
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Davidson, 25, sparked widespread concern for his well-being when he shared a cryptic text-post on Instagram in mid-December 2018. “I really don’t want to be on this earth anymore. I’m doing my best to stay here for you but i actually don’t know how much longer i can last. all i’ve ever tried to do was help people,” read Davidson’s troubling message, which was later deleted along with his account on the popular social media platform. Alongside a heart emoji, the stand-up comic added, “Just remember I told you so.”
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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