Pete Davidson has extended an extravagant peace offering to Colin Jost, signaling an end to their rumored falling-out. The “Bupkis” star gifted his former “Saturday Night Live” co-star a $20,000 Cartier watch, attempting to mend their fractured friendship, Page Six reports.
Pete Davidson’s Pricey Peace Offering
Davidson and Jost, longtime cast members on NBC’s “SNL,” reportedly stopped speaking following behind-the-scenes tension on the sketch comedy show. Although the exact cause remains unclear, their feud ultimately put their Staten Island ferry project on hold.
Davidson, 31, extended an olive branch in the form of a luxury timepiece, hoping to restore his relationship with Jost, 42. The Sun first reported that the gift came shortly after Davidson’s release from rehab last summer.
Sources suggest the comedians’ falling-out may have stemmed from differences in how they handled their joint investment—a decommissioned Staten Island ferry purchased in 2022. The duo had ambitious plans to convert the vessel into a floating entertainment venue, but their vision hit roadblocks.
Ferry Investment at a Standstill
While Davidson had joked that he and Jost were intoxicated when they bought the ferry, Jost previously denied those claims. The “Weekend Update” co-host took to Instagram last year, posting a screenshot of a Page Six article about the purchase and insisting he was “stone-cold sober” at the time.
Jost even doubled down on the investment, assuring skeptics that their project would be a success. “You’re going to be begging to get on this ferry in two years,” he wrote, teasing that doubters should “mark my words.”
Despite his optimism, the ferry’s transformation into a live entertainment hub appears to have stalled—much like his friendship with Davidson. Neither comedian has publicly commented on the rumored rift, and their representatives have remained silent.
Will Davidson and Jost Reunite on SNL?
Now that Davidson has made a grand gesture of reconciliation, fans wonder whether the comedians will rekindle their on-screen chemistry on “SNL.” Davidson, who departed the show in 2022, has since focused on film and television projects, including his Peacock series “Bupkis.”
Jost, meanwhile, continues to co-anchor “Weekend Update” with Michael Che. While Davidson’s watch gift suggests he wants to repair their friendship, only time will tell whether the gesture was enough to rebuild trust.
For now, the once-tight-knit duo remains at a crossroads—one marked by a luxury watch and an unfinished ferry project.
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