After eight seasons on "Saturday Night Live," Davidson is leaving

Pete Davidson Leaving Saturday Night Live at the end of the current season, according to reports

The 'Kardashian curse,' according to fans, is to blame for the comic's shocking turn

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Davidson has joined the 40th season of the NBC sketch comedy show

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He was the youngest artist at the time, at the age of 20

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Eddie Bryant, Kate McKinnon, and Kyle Mooney are set to join the Davidson family

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Variety was unable to contact any of the producers at NBC

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Davidson is well-known for both his love life and his humour

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In 2010, Davidson made his acting debut in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," playing a minor role

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Scott Matthew Davidson, Pete's father, was a New York firefighter

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Davidson's father died in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001

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Expensive Things “Steve Harvey” Holds Will be a Jaw-dropper for you

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