PETE Davidson’s SNL co-stars feel his relationship with Kim Kardashian will go the distance and they put in the effort to make their bicoastal romance work, a pal has exclusively told The Sun.

The comedian and reality TV star, who met when Kim hosted SNL back in October, have been dating ever since, and regularly fly between Los Angeles and New York.

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Despite Kim’s ex Kanye West lashing out at Pete, 28, amid their nasty divorce, the pair’s relationship is stronger than ever, and a pal of Pete’s claims they talk on the phone for “hours” when they are apart.

The pal exclusively told The Sun: “They basically fell in love on set. Pete had always liked Kim, but when they met in person they really hit it off. It’s been amazing.

“A lot of the cast members have spoken about it behind the scenes on SNL, it’s all been really positive. They love Kim.

“Pete’s a great guy, very soft spoken and fun. Kim loves the fact that he makes her laugh. I know they spend hours on the phone when they’re apart, they are really putting in the effort.

“It’s not long distance, but they are on different coasts a lot when he’s working in New York and she’s with the kids in Los Angeles.”

Asked if he thinks their romance will last, he said: “I 100 per cent think their relationship will go the distance.

“They’re similar in a lot of ways, they come from different backgrounds but they have the same heart. That’s what’s important.”

Pete and Kim’s relationship hasn’t been an easy ride, as the comic has had to deal with online abuse from Kanye, and finally fired back in a series of text messages later shared on Instagram by Saturday Night Live writer Dave Sirus.

“Yo it’s Skeet. Can you please take a second to calm down?” Pete started, using the derogatory nickname Kanye gave him. 

“It’s 8am in the morning. It doesn’t gotta be like this.

“Kim is literally the best mother I’ve ever met. 

“What she does for those kids is amazing and you are so f***ing lucky that she’s your kids’ mom.”

Pete’s pal told The Sun he does think the pair need to meet up face-to-face, which is yet to happen despite the star asking Ye to lunch to smooth things over.

“I definitely don’t want to talk bad of Kanye, but I think Pete’s been pretty good about it,” his friend said. “He doesn’t want to fight back really, he’s shown a lot more class.

KANYE DRAMA

“That’s my personal opinion. He’s not attacking him online. In a way it’s good to hash it out because if it gets more serious he’s going to be around the kids, I think it would be best to do that.”

Meanwhile, Kim and Pete had the internet buzzing after his mom shared an excited comment about the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star welcoming another child.

Snaps of the duo reuniting in Los Angeles were shared on a Kardashian news account on Instagram, and fans gushed over their firey romance.

One user speculated: “She will be pregnant with his child by the end of the year.”

In a since-deleted comment, Pete’s mom jumped in to respond to this fan’s guess, simply writing: “Yayyyy!”

“Pete has strong family values like Kim, he’s very close with his mom, obviously his father was a fire-fighter who died in 9/11,” his friend said.

‘HE’S COME A LONG WAY’

“Whatever makes Pete happy, his mom is always there to support him. I know Kim has been out here a few times and she gets on with the family. 

“Pete has spoken out about his mental health problems to help others who are going through tragic times and depression.

“He’s come a long way and is doing very well. I think Kim has handled that kind of thing in many relationships, she’s a strong woman from what I hear.”

Pete is set to sell his Staten Island apartment and often stays at the Beverly Hills Hotel when he’s spending time with Kim in LA, and his pal feels he may soon put down roots on the west coast.

“I know he was looking to get a place in Brooklyn to be closer to SNL, Staten Island is too far, even though he loves it so much,” he said.

“But I think he may get one in LA, too. It’s time. He needs to get a place there.”

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