Pete Davidson and John Mulaney Reveal What They Told ‘SNL’ Hosts After a Monologue Bombed | Video
Pete Davidson and John Mulaney discussed their experiences with celebrity hosts on 'Saturday Night Live' during a recent podcast episode. They shared how they often comforted hosts after their monologues did not go well, despite the reality of the performance. Mulaney humorously noted the absurd excuses they would give to explain the poor reception of the monologues.
- ▪Davidson and Mulaney revealed their routine of reassuring hosts after failed monologues.
- ▪Mulaney worked as a writer on 'SNL' from 2008 to 2013, while Davidson was a cast member from 2014 to 2022.
- ▪They joked about various excuses for why hosts might feel they bombed, including poor acoustics and audience language barriers.
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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows Pete Davidson and John Mulaney Reveal What They Told ‘SNL’ Hosts After a Monologue Bombed | Video “They’ll have actor face. Like, they sort of don’t get it, because they’re just an actor,” Mulaney says Casey Loving May 22, 2026 @ 4:38 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email John Mulaney delivers a "Saturday Night Live" monologue (SNL/YouTube) Pete Davidson and John Mulaney pulled back the “Saturday Night Live” curtain, revealing the words they shared with celebrity hosts after they bombed a monologue.
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