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‘Who invited him?’ Pete Davidson roasted over suggestive ‘69’ joke at Pro Bowl game

The former 'SNL' host was brutally trolled for making a corny joke during Skills Showdown

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: The Pro Bowl season has begun! With the new format for NFL Showcase weekend, the league is certainly putting its best foot forward. While the Best Catch contest needs improvement, there were some memorable and shocking moments that had the crowd talking. Pete Davidson, alongside Snoop Dogg and others, was tasked with judging the best catch during Skills Showdown. The former 'SNL' host was brutally slammed for turning his score '69' into a tasteless and corny sex joke. Viewers on the Internet called out Pete saying, "children watch these kinds of sports events" and the comedian should be "ashamed of himself."

The NFL Pro Bowl was held in Las Vegas for the second time. Allegiant Stadium hosted 88 of the league's most notable players, who competed on an all-star team before the Super Bowl. Snoop Dogg, Pete Davidson and Rae Sremmurd were among those who traveled to Las Vegas to participate in the reinvented games. During the halftime break, Rae Sremmurd wowed the crowd. Snoop Dogg and Pete Davidson were on hand to judge the catches in the best-catch battle between Stefon Diggs and Amon-Ra St Brown, DraftKings Nation reports.

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Why is Pete Davidson at the Pro Bowl?

In response to declining interest in the league's all-star game, the NFL is pushing the reset button on its Pro Bowl and giving it a drastically different format. One of those modifications is the addition of comedian and former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Pete Davidson. The NFL's decision to include Davidson in the Pro Bowl differs from the usual setup. The entertainer's involvement was first reported by People Magazine on January 19. Regarding his participation in the redesigned Pro Bowl games, Davidson was more forthright: "I'm doing this to impress my Uncle Mike," he told People.

Pete Davidson's new bald look

With his freshly shaven head, Pete Davidson stunned everyone. At Tuesday's, January 31, New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at Madison Square Garden, the former cast member of Saturday Night Live revealed a new look, as per People magazine. Davidson was pictured courtside at the game, sporting his new haircut and sitting between Jon Stewart, a Daily Show alum, and comedian Hasan Minhaj.

The 29-year-old comic was recently spotted in Hawaii with his reported girlfriend, Bodies Bodies Bodies costar Chase Sui Wonders, sporting a full head of hair, suggesting that the buzz cut is very new. However, Davidson sparked numerous comments about wearing his new look at the Pro Bowl game on Sunday, February 5, The Spun reported.

Internet slams Pete 

Pete Davidson was seen winking suggestively after his score card showed the number 69. Twitter users slammed the comedian for his inappropriate reaction to the score card, "This guy is so cringe. Everyone hates him," one person commented. Another said, "Pete Davidson has to be the least talented comedian of all time." A third tweeted, "Can’t believe people find this guy funny." A fourth chimed in, "Can't stand the guy!" Another posted, "as a society, let’s turn the page on the Pete Davidson era. Thanks." Another fan asked, "Who invited him?"

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