Pete Davidson Opens Up About Newborn Daughter & Surprise ‘SNL’ Return—What He Revealed

Pete Davidson is stepping into 2026 with two life-changing premieres: first-time fatherhood and the imminent launch of his Netflix video podcast, “The Pete Davidson Show.” The Staten Island comic opened up about both milestones during a warm-hearted Tonight Show interview on Jan. 26, describing the “baby high” he and model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are still riding after welcoming daughter Scottie Rose on Dec. 12. Fatherhood in focus Davidson told host Jimmy Fallon that every parenting cliché is “100 percent true,” calling life with a two-month-old “so much fun” despite the sudden realization that “she’s staying.” Scottie’s first name honors Davidson’s late father, firefighter Scott Davidson, while her middle name, Rose, matches her mother’s. The comedian has already converted his stealthy minivan into a fully loaded “dad van,” complete with VHS player and changing table, leaning into his new role with trademark humor. Netflix garage vibes Just weeks before his daughter’s birth, Netflix announced “The Pete Davidson Show,” a weekly, garage-shot video podcast promising no-filter conversations with celebrity friends. The series debuts Jan. 30 at 3:01 a.m. ET, reuniting Davidson with the streamer behind his stand-up specials “Alive from New York” (2020) and “Turbo Fonzarelli” (2024). In a statement, the 32-year-old joked that bringing the podcast to Netflix “felt right,” adding that it’s simply “me and my friends talking about anything and everything.” Why the timing matters The dual headlines arrive as Davidson’s post-SNL career hits a new gear. Streaming platforms are heavily investing in celebrity-driven podcasts, while Gen Z audiences remain glued to short-form confessional content—exactly the lane a candid comic like Davidson thrives in. Pair that with fresh dad anecdotes and a sentimental baby name that links back to 9/11 heroism, and the social-media buzz practically writes itself. What to watch next • “The Pete Davidson Show” premieres Jan. 30 on Netflix with new episodes every week. • Davidson’s full Tonight Show segment, including his Eddie Murphy parenting advice impression, is streaming on NBC.com and Peacock now. • Expect surprise cameos: longtime pals like Machine Gun Kelly and John Mulaney have already been teased as potential podcast guests. Bottom line From bottle warmers in a tricked-out minivan to a mic in his garage, Pete Davidson is rewriting the modern dad playbook while expanding his entertainment empire. For fans, 2026 offers the rare chance to watch the comedian craft new material in real time—diaper changes, dad jokes and all.