In a memorable night out, Pete Davidson, the 29-year-old alumnus of Saturday Night Live (SNL) who recently hosted the show’s 49th season premiere, was spotted enjoying an evening on the town with Madelyn Cline, the 25-year-old star of the popular series “Outer Banks.” The couple marked their first public appearance together at the official afterparty following Davidson’s hosting gig.
According to an exclusive source that spoke to PEOPLE, Davidson and Cline, although not particularly sociable at the event, appeared to be a “very lovey” and “very cute” couple. Pete Davidson remained at the afterparty until the early morning hours, leaving well past 4 a.m.
With a desire for discretion, the pair opted for a low-key entrance, entering alongside Sofia Hublitz, an actress from “Ozark” and a friend of Madelyn Cline. Pete Davidson was clad in the same sweatsuit he wore to close the SNL episode, while the ladies donned all-black attire.
Adding to the charm of the evening, the couple was joined at the afterparty by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, making their presence felt in the midst of the buzz surrounding their relationship. Notably, Travis Kelce had made a cameo appearance in an SNL sketch that referenced his rumored romance with Taylor Swift, and Swift herself introduced the second performance of the show’s musical guest, rapper Ice Spice.
This public outing followed a recent appearance by Madelyn Cline in Las Vegas, where she supported Davidson during one of his stand-up comedy performances. The couple officially confirmed their relationship in late September, setting the stage for this joint appearance.
The news of their romantic involvement emerged shortly after Pete Davidson’s breakup in August with actress Chase Sui Wonders, following a relationship of less than a year. This breakup was further compounded by Davidson’s recent rehabilitation journey this summer, where he sought treatment for issues related to post-traumatic stress disorder and a prior diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
As for Pete Davidson, he has openly discussed the public scrutiny of his love life during a podcast interview. He revealed that his high-profile relationships often began within the context of work rather than direct messages, and he expressed the challenge of dealing with the public’s intense interest in his personal life, which often led to an uncomfortable feeling.
Madelyn Cline, on the other hand, had been linked to producer Zack Bia after her split from “Outer Banks” co-star Chase Stokes in November 2021. Despite the breakup, Cline has continued to portray love interests with Stokes on the popular Netflix drama.
During his SNL appearance, Pete Davidson injected humor by singing a self-deprecating parody of “I’m Just Ken,” a song from the Barbie movie, emphasizing his unconventional attractiveness. It’s worth noting that his scheduled appearance on the show, initially set for May, had to be postponed due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Looking ahead, SNL’s 49th season will continue with its second episode, set to air on October 21. This episode will feature rapper and singer Bad Bunny in a dual role as both host and musical performer.
