Pete Davidson explains how he attracted Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Kate Beckinsale and more

Pete Davidson made reference to his star-studded list of former girlfriends in a recent stand-up comedy set, attempting to explain his romantic appeal.

The Saturday Night Live star, who has recently struck up a relationship with Kim Kardashian, theorised about his popularity in the Hollywood dating scene.

"There seems to be a curiosity about me, is what my friends tell me," Davidson said during a comedy benefit concert in New York last week.

"I was trying to figure out how to explain myself to someone because I was doing an interview.

Davidson went on to liken himself to films that end up in the discount bin at a 7-Eleven, but don't deserve to be there, such as Predator 2 and Shrek Forever After.

 "I'm Tropic Thunder," he quipped, referencing the 2008 Ben Stiller flick.

"I'm the diamond in the trash. It's a steal."

The 28-year-old has dated a slew of high-profile women, including Kaia Gerber, Kate Beckinsale, Cazzie David and Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor. He was engaged to Ariana Grande in 2018, but the pair called it quits that same year.

His recent romance with Kim Kardashian has made headlines around the world and incited the rage of the reality star's ex, Kanye West.

In his new song 'Eazy', West raps: God saved me from that crash/ just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass."

Davidson reportedly beefed up his security detail amid the spike in public attention and concerns West's fans might attempt to carry out his bidding.