New season of `` Saturday Night Live '' premieres to mixed reviews . EW says show 's growing pains continue . On the other hand , new Weekend Update anchor Michael Che was `` hobbled '' by `` lame jokes , '' Tucker said , not to mention his own nervousness . ` Comment: The standout performer was new player Pete Davidson .
New season of `` Saturday Night Live '' premieres to mixed reviews . EW says show 's growing pains continue . Comment: The standout performer was new player Pete Davidson .