Published 12:06 6 Oct 2025 GMT+1

Pete Davidson defends performing in Saudi Arabia after dad died in 9/11 attacks

The former Saturday Night Live star appeared at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Rhianna Benson

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Topics: Pete Davidson, US News, Celebrity

Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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Pete Davidson defends performing in Saudi Arabia after dad died in 9/11 attacks

The former Saturday Night Live star appeared at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Pete Davidson defends performing in Saudi Arabia after dad died in 9/11 attacks

The former Saturday Night Live star appeared at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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