On social media, many viewers were stunned as Morgan Wallen abruptly walked off stage during credits, leaving online users baffled.
Morgan Wallen’s controversial Saturday Night Live exit
Morgan Wallen’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” on March 29 sparked controversy after his unexpected exit during the credits.
The country music star returned to SNL five years after his controversial debut in 2020, which had been delayed due to a breach of COVID protocols.
However, Wallen’s long-awaited return to SNL sparked debate.
Originally scheduled to perform in October 2020, Wallen’s appearance was canceled after he was seen kissing several college students, violating COVID safety rules.
Two months later, Wallen performed on SNL but had not returned until this weekend’s appearance. Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison hosted the show.
Wallen walks off stage during credits without acknowledging cast
As the credits rolled, Madison thanked viewers, and Wallen gave her a hug before walking off the stage.
He did not acknowledge the rest of the SNL cast, which was unusual for the show’s tradition of cast members lingering around during the credits.
This abrupt departure caught the attention of both the audience and cast members.
Devon Walker’s visible reaction to Wallen’s exit
Devon Walker, one of the SNL cast members, had a noticeable reaction to Wallen’s quick exit.
Walker appeared stunned, his facial expression showing clear surprise and disapproval.
Other cast members, such as Kenan Thompson, seemed to acknowledge Wallen’s behavior, with Thompson giving Ego Nwodim a hug and pointing toward Wallen.
Social media reaction
On social media, viewers quickly took to social media to comment on the awkward moment.
While, another commented on Walker’s response, noting he appeared “pissed off” at Wallen for his behavior.
One person said: I bet those whisper jokes were FIRE.
A second wrote: I’m from Knoxville where he is from. He is an embarrassment the way he acts about different things.
While a third commented: He walked out the FRONT DOOR. Made his statement in steps
Another added: Simply wonderful!
Someone else said: Yall are soo fkd . He wanted to go home. Deal with it.
Another user added: He was making some kind of statement with his actions!
Following the incident, Wallen shared a cryptic post on Instagram, showing a photo of an airport runway.
In the caption, he wrote, “Get me to God’s country,” seemingly referencing his home state of Tennessee. This only added to the speculation surrounding his departure from SNL.
SNL controversies typically focus on skits, not guests
While Saturday Night Live is often at the center of controversy due to its skits, Wallen’s actions were unusual for a guest.
In recent months, a comedy sketch featuring Tom Hanks dressed as a Trump supporter caused a stir.
Hanks’ portrayal, which included a MAGA hat and an eagle-printed shirt, ruffled feathers and sparked debates about political satire on the show.