Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Reconnect atSaturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mar. 15, 2025

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson attend SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special.Photo:TheStewartofNY/WireImage

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ExesKim KardashianandPete Davidsoncame face to face on Sunday.The former pair briefly reconnected while celebratingSaturday Night Live’s 50th anniversaryafter parting ways in August 2022.Kardashian and Davidson were spotted talking at the after-parties, however, a friend of Davidson tells PEOPLE the conversation was not romantic.“He has nothing but love and respect for Kim," the pal says. “He hopes everyone can move on.”(L) Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson take a selfie.In October 2024, a source close to Davidson told PEOPLE that the comedianremained on good termswith his former flames and revealed he was “still friends with pretty much all his exes."“He and Kim still talk occasionally. He’s a good guy,” the insider said, before adding of his famous exes, “They root for him.“The last time Kardashian and Davidson publicly reconnected was at the 2023 Met Gala. Though the duo arrived separately at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, they crossed paths inside the event.(L-R) Usher, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian at the 2023 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueIn a series of photos, Kardashian and Davidson were seen engaging in what appeared to be a friendly chat with musicianUsher. TheKing of Staten Islandstar was photographed smiling at Kardashian as she looked at Usher. She even appeared to reach for Davidson’s hand at one point while addressing him.Both Kardashian and Davidson participated in theSNLspecial on Sunday night. The reality star and former host appeared early in the show alongsideWill Ferrell,Kristen Wiig,Scarlett JohanssonandAna Gasteyeras Robert Goulet and The Maharelle Sisters.Kristen Wiig and Kim Kardashian on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special.Theo Wargo/NBC via GettyFormer cast member Davidson was a part of John Mulaney’s New York 50th Musical sketch and was the star of his own sketch alongside Laraine Newman,“Chad in 8H.“Kardashian and Davidson first sparked romance rumors in October 2021, following the reality star’s hosting stint onSaturday Night Live. Fans went wild when the two shared a kiss in a sketch that spoofed Disney’sAladdin.Shortly after, they were spotted holding hands on a roller coaster ride at Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, California, andmeeting for a quiet dinner on New York’s Staten Island.The actor later publicly called the reality star his girlfriend, and from there set offa whirlwind romancethat spanned the globe, made countless headlines and gave fans one fabulous Met Gala moment.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Pete Davidson plays Chad on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special.Holland Rainwater/NBC via GettyNine months later, PEOPLEconfirmed the pair had split, in part due to busy work and travel schedules in August 2022.“Part of the reason they split was because of their busy schedules,” an insider told PEOPLE at the time. “They both travel all the time and it was hard.“Davidson recently opened up about his high-profile romances and the public attention they received.“It was pretty humiliating and upsetting, honestly,“Davidson toldPage Sixearlier this month. “Everyone is dating everyone and it’s Hollywood. But because I’m ugly, they wrote about me. I was harassed for like, five years and it made my life a living hell,”

ExesKim KardashianandPete Davidsoncame face to face on Sunday.

The former pair briefly reconnected while celebratingSaturday Night Live’s 50th anniversaryafter parting ways in August 2022.

Kardashian and Davidson were spotted talking at the after-parties, however, a friend of Davidson tells PEOPLE the conversation was not romantic.

“He has nothing but love and respect for Kim,” the pal says. “He hopes everyone can move on.”

(L) Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson take a selfie.

In October 2024, a source close to Davidson told PEOPLE that the comedianremained on good termswith his former flames and revealed he was “still friends with pretty much all his exes.”

“He and Kim still talk occasionally. He’s a good guy,” the insider said, before adding of his famous exes, “They root for him.”

The last time Kardashian and Davidson publicly reconnected was at the 2023 Met Gala. Though the duo arrived separately at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, they crossed paths inside the event.

(L-R) Usher, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian at the 2023 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

In a series of photos, Kardashian and Davidson were seen engaging in what appeared to be a friendly chat with musicianUsher. TheKing of Staten Islandstar was photographed smiling at Kardashian as she looked at Usher. She even appeared to reach for Davidson’s hand at one point while addressing him.

Both Kardashian and Davidson participated in theSNLspecial on Sunday night. The reality star and former host appeared early in the show alongsideWill Ferrell,Kristen Wiig,Scarlett JohanssonandAna Gasteyeras Robert Goulet and The Maharelle Sisters.

Kristen Wiig and Kim Kardashian on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special.Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty

Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty

Former cast member Davidson was a part of John Mulaney’s New York 50th Musical sketch and was the star of his own sketch alongside Laraine Newman,“Chad in 8H.”

Kardashian and Davidson first sparked romance rumors in October 2021, following the reality star’s hosting stint onSaturday Night Live. Fans went wild when the two shared a kiss in a sketch that spoofed Disney’sAladdin.

Shortly after, they were spotted holding hands on a roller coaster ride at Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, California, andmeeting for a quiet dinner on New York’s Staten Island.

The actor later publicly called the reality star his girlfriend, and from there set offa whirlwind romancethat spanned the globe, made countless headlines and gave fans one fabulous Met Gala moment.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Pete Davidson plays Chad on the SNL 50th Anniversary Special.Holland Rainwater/NBC via Getty

Holland Rainwater/NBC via Getty

Nine months later, PEOPLEconfirmed the pair had split, in part due to busy work and travel schedules in August 2022.

“Part of the reason they split was because of their busy schedules,” an insider told PEOPLE at the time. “They both travel all the time and it was hard.”

Davidson recently opened up about his high-profile romances and the public attention they received.

“It was pretty humiliating and upsetting, honestly,“Davidson toldPage Sixearlier this month. “Everyone is dating everyone and it’s Hollywood. But because I’m ugly, they wrote about me. I was harassed for like, five years and it made my life a living hell,”

source: people.com