'SNL' Creator Lorne Michaels Is Sending Pete Davidson To Get Help

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Those closest to Pete Davidson are rallying around him during this difficult time. 

After the Saturday Night Live comedian posted an alarming Instagram message, suggesting he was suicidal, ahead of his SNL appearance on Saturday (December 15), the show's creator and producer Lorne Michaels reportedly pulled Pete's sketches and promised to help him get the help he needs. 

"The decision was taken to give Pete a break on Saturday night – his sketches were dropped before the early evening rehearsals," a source told Page Six. "Lorne has pledged to help all he can, including sending Pete to get help. Everyone on the cast is hugely protective of him and were obviously upset — particularly Colin Jost and Michael Che on 'Weekend Update.'"

As previously reported, Pete did appear on Saturday night's show, but it was only for a moment as he introduced the show's musical guests, Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson, and made a brief appearance in a pre-taped sketch.

Pete will reportedly return to the show in 2019 when it comes back on the air, following its holiday hiatus. There have reportedly been "no conversations about him taking time off," Page Six reports.

There has been an outpour of support for the 25-year-old comedian —who was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2016 — since he wrote on Instagram that he didn't "want to be on this earth anymore." His close friend Machine Gun Kelly rushed to be by his side, along with his ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande. While Pete reportedly refused to see his ex, instructing security to prevent her from coming to the SNL set, she tweeted that she would be there for him if he ever needed her. 

Pete's harrowing message also led to thousands of people, including a ton of celebs, sending him well-wishes on social media, as he's previously expressed how much online bullying and harassment has affected his mental health.

MGK gave somewhat of an update on Pete's wellbeing on Monday (December 17), telling TMZ, "It's just a weird time for us all right now."

Suicide Lifeline: If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time of day or night or chat online.

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