Pete Davidson gives rare look at tattoo-free arms on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after ink removal

Pete Davidson gave fans a look into his tattoo removal process in a surprise guest appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”

During the sketch, Davidson wore a short-sleeved graphic T-shirt that revealed the comedian’s nearly complete removal process of his forearm tattoo sleeves.

While some designs still remain and others were faded but not totally removed, it was a big change from his once totally covered look.

Pete Davidson showed off his tattoo-less arms on the most recent episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Saturday Night Live/Youtube The comedian acted in a sketch alongside John Mulaney and Andrew Dismukes. Saturday Night Live/Youtube

In addition to his bare arms, Davidson, 30, also surprised fans with a buzzcut hairstyle.

The “King of Staten Island” star made a cameo over the weekend in a sketch alongside his pal and host John Mulaney, as well as former co-stars, Keenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim and Andrew Dismukes.

In the sketch, Davidson and Dismukes played two men who bought odd items at the Duane Reade convenience store inside the New York Port Authority bus terminal.

The three friends joked about shopping at an odd Duane Reade. Saturday Night Live/Youtube Davidson, pictured here in 2019, previously sported several tattoos on his chest and arms. GC Images

The cast went on to poke fun at Davidson’s requests in a variety of musical numbers.

Davidson has slowly been easing his way back into the spotlight and was last seen enjoying a night out in Los Angeles with his buddy, MGK, formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly.

The two posed for a few photos together, and the pictures also showed how Davidson’s left arm was nearly bare with just a few faded tattoos on his right arm.

The “King of Staten Island” actor, pictured here in 2023, has been getting his ink removed for the last three years. Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Images Davidson previously explained that he was spending “three hours” getting them covered up with makeup for his acting roles. petedavidson/Instagram

Davidson began removing his tattoos three years ago. In a 2021 interview on “Late Night” with Seth Meyers, Davidson explained that he was prioritizing acting roles, so he often found himself sitting in the makeup set for “three hours” to get them covered up.

“For some reason, people in movies, they don’t have them that much,” he joked at the time.

The comedian confessed that the process –– which typically spans several lengthy sessions of painful laser blasts –– is difficult.

Davidson was last see with MGK on Oct. 24. Virisa Yong/BFA.com The “Dumb Money” actor was known for getting tattoos dedicated to his girlfriends –– such as ex Kim Kardashian, seen here. Instagram

“Burning them off is worse than getting them, because not only are they burning off your skin, but you’re wearing these big goggles, right? So you can’t see anything, and the doctor’s in there with you,” Davidson shared at the time.

Davidson was previously known for getting tattoos on a whim or dedicated to his girlfriend at the time. He previously got ink for exes Cazzie David, Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian, among others.

He also had quite the variety of other interesting designs –– including portraits of both the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Hillary Clinton.