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Pete Davidson confirmed he was 'dumped' by Ariana Grande in a stand-up set and threatened to leave the stage when people cheered

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Pete Davidson discussed his split from Ariana Grande in a new stand-up set. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images
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During a new stand-up set, Pete Davidson confirmed that Ariana Grande ended their relationship.

The "Saturday Night Live" actor headlined "Pete Davidson and Friends" in Boston on Monday night, two weeks after he posted a worrying message on Instagram that suggested he was suicidal.

"When you get dumped," Davidson said of Grande during the set, according to The New York Times. He paused because the audience began to cheer. "I'll stop if you're going to be stupid," he continued.

Read more: A complete timeline of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's relationship, whirlwind engagement, and sudden split

Davidson, who has previously spoken about getting bullied online after the high-profile breakup, also said onstage that splitting from Grande "showed me how ugly people can get but also how cool."

i thought u into my life 💭 woah ! look at my mind 💡⚡️🙈

A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on May 31, 2018 at 12:51pm PDT

The comedian said that his mother, who's a school nurse in Staten Island, was taunted by a student singing Grande's hit breakup anthem "Thank U, Next," which mentions Davidson by name.

"Even almost got married/ And for Pete, I'm so thankful," she sings. "I'm so f---ing grateful for my ex."

Grande previously hinted that she broke off the engagement. In the music video for "Thank U, Next," Grande can be seen writing "sorry I dipped" next to a photo of herself and Davidson.

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Callie Ahlgrim is a senior reporter at Business Insider who writes about pop culture, with a special focus on the music industry.As a cofounding member of BI's music vertical, Callie has covered a range of hot topics at the intersection of art, celebrity culture, and show business: the political implications of Bad Bunny's success; the fan feedback loop in Taylor Swift's creative process; the symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show; the commercial impact of Beyoncé's country album; the brand identities of stars like Harry StylesMorgan WallenAddison RaeKaty Perry, and Frank Ocean; the modern challenges of making money as a musician; and more.She also covers celebrity PR strategies, blockbuster movies, prestige TV shows, and internet trends.Callie graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a minor in Spanish. She previously wrote columns for Man Repeller and ELLE.