Pete Davidson Was ‘100 Percent There’ for Ariana Grande After Her Ex Mac Miller’s Death

A shoulder to lean on. After Ariana Grande’s ex-boyfriend Mac Miller died in September from a suspected overdose at age 26, the pop star turned to her then-fiancé, Pete Davidson, for support.“Pete was 100 percent there for Ariana,” a source tells NEWS exclusively.Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on August 20, 2018.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Even though Grande, 25, had Davidson, 24, to dry her tears, she realized that their whirlwind romance proved to be too much, too soon. The couple had started seeing each other in May, just one month after the songstress’ split from Miller, whom she dated for two years.





In June, NeWS broke the news of Grande and Davidson’s engagement, but they decided to call it off earlier this month.

“She was not ready to be a in a relationship and she saw that,” the source tells NEWS. “Ariana pulled the plug, and then they decided to cool things off for a while.”The Grammy nominee and the Saturday Night Live star “were trying to figure things out for a bit,” according to the source, but they “never had any set wedding plans.”

When they were together, Grande and Davidson did not shy away from documenting their love story on Instagram. She took a break from the spotlight after their breakup and Miller’s death, while the comedian wiped all posts from his account, canceled multiple scheduled stand-up appearances and even changed his phone number.“Pete is still really depressed, but he knows that right now this is the right decision,” a second insider tells Us. “While Pete loves Ariana, he knows she needs her space. Pete and Ariana are really hoping for the best for each other.”

Another source told NeWS earlier this month that Miller’s death “put a tremendous amount of strain” on Grande and Davidson’s relationship

Pete Davidson Reveals‘ a Lot Has Been Going On’ After Ariana Grande Split

Addressing his breakup head-on. Pete Davidson didn’t shy away from speaking about his split from Ariana Grande while performing at the Judd and Pete for America benefit at Largo at the Coronet in West Hollywood on Saturday, October 20.

In fact, Davidson, 24, addressed the elephant in the room right away, saying, “I think you could tell I didn’t want to be here … There’s a lot going on.”

The TV personality and the “Breathin'” singer called off their engagement in mid-October after just four months.

Days prior, Student Activities at Temple University told Us Weekly that the comedian canceled an October 17 show at the college. “Pete Davidson has pulled out of his appearance here, last minute, due to personal reasons.”

Judd Apatow praised his cohost’s presence on stage Saturday, saying, “You came out. You came out.”

“Well, you put me on the flyer,” Davidson responded.

Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande attend the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20, 2018 in New York City. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The SNL star, who shared Grande’s mult-imillion dollar NYC apartment, also joked about his current living arrangements after a fan created a GoFundMe titled, “Pete Davidson Homeless.”

“Anybody have any open rooms?” he said. “I’m looking for a roommate.”

The Wild ‘N Out alum was “not too down” and “laughing at some of his own jokes,” a source told Us. He gave further insight into his current mental state when an audience member interrupted him to ask about DBT, a.k.a. dialectical behavior therapy (the same type of treatment Selena Gomez is currently receiving).

“This is what they tell you when you have mental illness … they go, ‘Oh, you’re sad? Hold onto a pack of ice.’ Nobody knows what the f–k they’re doing … I’m f–king paying $2,000 dollars a session to hold f–king ice cubes,” he told the crowd. “They’re like, ‘Yeah, you’re sad. Go listen to music.’ ‘Oh, thanks! Never thought of that.’”

He continued, “They’re like, ‘When you’re sad, you should distract yourself … all that stuff is bullshit … The only reason why I do all that stuff is so that way [like I], in my head, I’m like, ‘Well, I did it.’ I know it’s not gonna work, but I tried.”

Still, as the jokester told the audience, he’s not too sad for a little self-love: “You ever have the feeling, you’re so sad you can’t [masturbate?] … that hasn’t happened to me.”

Davidson also made light of his now-famous tattoos of his ex-fianceé’s name. “I was like … I’m not stupid.’ And tonight [my friend and I] were in my kitchen and he was like, ‘Yo, bro. Turns out, you were stupid.'”

Pete Davidson Is "Focusing on Himself Alone " and "Doing Fine" After Ariana Grande Split

Pete Davidson is slowly but surely making his way back into the public eye.

The Saturday Night Live cast member was seen taking a walk outside on Wednesday, keeping it low key in a matching black Ecko tracksuit. It's the first time he's been spotted since he and Ariana Grande broke up and called off their engagement. There's no word yet as to who is keeping their $16 million New York City apartment. A source close to Davidson told E! News he's "staying with family in New York right now."

The source provided some insight as to how the comedian is coping with the end of his engagement and who he's leaning on for support. "Pete's doing fine," the insider told E! News. "He has a strong support system of family and friends around him that are keeping him laughing."

They added, "While Pete's focusing on himself, he always wishes the best for Ari." 

Davidson is stepping out one day after Grande made her own public debut since the split. The "No Tears Left to Cry" singer appeared at the taping of NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween, which is a tribute to the famous Broadway musical's 15th anniversary. She performed a song and was decked out in green makeup, jewelry and clothing.

According to the source, Davidson was "happy" that Grande performed in the Wicked special. "That was always a dream of hers," the insider said.

According to other insiders, Grande gave him back her $100,000 engagement ring, but she did keep their pet pig, Piggy Smalls. She referred to the animal in a tweet as her "emotional support pig." 

Grande's makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic posted a video of her singing at the Wicked taping, and other than her lack of a ring, she also covered up one of here Davidson-inspired tattoos. Grande had "Pete" inked on her left ring finger, but she wore a Band-Aid over it.

Based on photos, it seems like Davidson has not covered up the "AG" tattoo on his thumb.

On Tuesday night, the singer addressed the breakup for the first time. She insinuated in a note on her Instagram story that she was going to take a break from social media, although she later deleted the note. "time to say bye bye to the internet for just a lil bit. it's hard not to bump news n stuff that i'm not tryna to see rn," she typed. "it's very sad and we're all tryin very hard to keep goin. love u. and thank u for bein here always." 

Her social media accounts are still active.

Grande has remained out of the public eye since the passing of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. She did not attend the 2018 Emmys in order to "take some much needed time to heal and mend." Similarly, she dropped out of performing at a gala on Oct. 13. The insider told E! News that Miller's death had a huge impact on Grande and Davidson. They told E! News, "Their relationship was complicated and while they made each other happy, the passing of her ex-boyfriend weighed heavily on the two of them."

Another source disclosed to E! News earlier, "Pete has really been there for Ariana and she will always have a special place in her heart for him, but told him that right now is not the best time." 

She is "truly hurting from the death of Mac and feels very overwhelmed with her life right now," the second source added. "Ariana hasn't given herself enough time for the grieving and healing process, and feels like her emotions are out of control."

A third insider shared at an earlier time that Grande has been "completely overwhelmed and wants to slow down."

Ariana Grande Calls Split From Pete Davidson ‘Very Sad’ After Taking Off Her Engagement Ring

Ariana Grande is stepping away from the spotlight. The singer announced that she is taking a break from social media in the wake of her recent split from fiancé Pete Davidson.

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Getty Images

“time to say bye bye again to the internet for jus a lil bit,” Grande, 25, wrote in a since-deleted message shared on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, October 16. “it’s hard not to bump news n stuff that i’m not tryna see rn. it’s very sad and we’re all tryin very hard to keep goin. love u. and thank u for bein here always.”

Ariana Grande’s Instagram Story Courtesy of Ariana Grande/Instagram

Earlier in the day, the pop star taped a performance of “The Wizard and I” for the upcoming NBC special A Very Wicked Halloween. Her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic shared a clip from the set on Instagram, which revealed Grande took off the diamond engagement ring that Davidson, 24, gave her in June.

“today was v special and i’m so grateful i was able to be there,” she added on her Instagram Story after writing that she “almost let my anxiety ruin this for me.”

Us Weekly confirmed on Sunday, October 14, that Grande and Davidson called off their four-month engagement. A source told Us, “They realized it happened too quick and too early. The wedding is off, but they’re working things out. They’re not officially done yet.”

A second source revealed that the former couple’s relationship was “always very up and down.”

The Grammy nominee returned to work on Tuesday, but the Saturday Night Livestar is still taking time for himself. He canceled a scheduled stand-up comedy appearance at Temple University in Philadelphia “due to personal reasons” and has since been replaced by actor Adam Devine.

In addition to the breakup, Grande has also been dealing with the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. The 26-year-old rapper died on September 7 from a suspected drug overdose.

Ariana Grande is taking a break from social media Amidst Pete Davidson split: 'It's very sad'

Ariana Grande is taking a break from social media.

Just two days after it was revealed that the 25-year-old singer and Pete Davidson have called off their engagement, Grande announced an internet hiatus.

“Ok today was v special and i’m so grateful i was able to be there,” Grande said in a post on her Instagram Stories, which has since been deleted in reference to Tuesday’s taping of NBC’s A Very Wicked Halloween.





“Time to say bye bye again to the internet for just a lil bit,” Grande continued. “It’s hard not to bump news n stuff that I’m not trying to see rn. It’s very sad and we’re all tryin very hard to keep going. love u. and thank u for bein here always,” Grande added.

The announcement comes just a few hours after Grande spoke candidly about her “anxiety” in a different Instagram Stories post.



“Can’t believe I almost let my anxiety ruin this for me today!” the singer captioned a photo of herself, which showed off her makeup, specifically her green lip shade.

“Not today Satan! Not tomorrow or the next day either not no more u can suck my big green d— finna sing my heart out and be a big walking vessel of love bye,” Grande added.

Wicked’s 15th-anniversary special will air on NBC later this month.



Grande and Davidson, 24, ended their engagement after four months together. “It was way too much too soon,” a Grande source told TMZ . “It’s not shocking to anyone.”

Sources close to the couple told TMZ that the decision to split was a mutual choice, as both the “God Is a Woman” singer and the Saturday Night Live star felt the timing wasn’t right.

The couple’s split comes after Grande has endured a difficult few weeks as she came to terms with the loss of former boyfriend Mac Miller, who died from an apparent drug overdose on Sept. 7. After venting about her emotional exhaustion to her Twitter followers, the star took some much-needed time off.

Pete Davidson Cancelled His Comedy Gig After Ariana Grande Split as She's Seen Without Ring

Pete Davidson backed out of a previously scheduled comedy gig just days after his split from Ariana Grande.

The Saturday Night Live star was set to headline a “Comedy Night Live” show at Temple University in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The school announced on Tuesday that Davidson, 24, had canceled and would be replaced by Adam DeVine.

“Unfortunately, Pete Davidson will no longer be able to do our homecoming show due to personal reasons,” the school said in a statement.

The news comes as Grande, 25, returned to work on Tuesday, performing “The Wizard and I” during the final taping of Wicked’s 15th anniversary special, which will air on NBC later this month.





“Can’t believe I almost let my anxiety ruin this for me today!” Grande wrote on her Instagram story. “Not today Satan! Not tomorrow or the next day either not no more u can suck my big green d— finna sing my heart out and be a big walking vessel of love bye.”

Noticeably missing on Grande’s left ring finger was the 3-carat, $93,000 pear-shaped diamond engagement ring Davidson proposed to her with in June after just weeks of dating.

Ipresstv confirmed on Sunday that Davidson and Grande had called it quits.

“It was way too much too soon,” a Grande source told ipresstv. “It’s not shocking to anyone.”


The breakup came on the heels of a difficult few weeks for Grande as she came to terms with the loss of former boyfriend Mac Miller, who died from an apparent drug overdose on Sept. 7.

“They’re dealing with things that people wouldn’t have to deal with in a lifetime — an ex-boyfriend reportedly overdosing and having all of this fame and attention,” a Davidson source told IPRESSTV. “These followers and living their lives on social media … it’s a different world.”

“It’s definitely a fresh breakup,” the source added. “But they totally could get back together because who knows with those two.”

Ariana Grande Spotted Wearing a Hot AF $33 Crop Top on a Date With Pete Davidson

Yes, God is a woman – and she's wearing a $33 crop top.

Today, pop queen Ariana Grande was spotted out shopping in NYC with her fiance Pete Davidson.

The singer rocked her go-to over-the-knee boots, with a white crop top, Pete's flannel shirt (probably), and a khaki mini straight out of your local Girl Scout chapter.



What's even more shocking than this relationship in general? The fact that her date night crop top is only $33 – and it's still available online.