Morgan Wallen’s March 29 look as a musical visitor on Saturday Evening Reside took an uncommon flip when he walked offstage earlier than the standard closing credit completed rolling. Whereas the transfer left many viewers puzzled—and a few outraged—a supply has now revealed the rationale behind his early exit.
The 31-year-old singer carried out on an episode hosted by Mikey Madison, 26, marking her SNL internet hosting debut. Nevertheless, as Madison wrapped up the present, Wallen whispered one thing to her after which rapidly stepped off stage, passing by the digicam. Shortly after, he posted a photograph of a non-public jet on social media with the caption, “Get me to God’s nation.”
A supply near Wallen informed Selection that the singer’s departure was not supposed as a slight towards the present or its solid. In line with the insider, Wallen had adopted the identical sample all week throughout rehearsals, getting into and exiting the studio in a equally swift method. The supply emphasised that the singer didn’t take into account how his actions may be perceived and that there’s “no drama” behind his departure.
Regardless of this clarification, social media erupted with criticism. Many SNL followers on X (previously Twitter) known as Wallen’s conduct “impolite” and “disrespectful” to the present’s long-standing custom. One consumer wrote, “Wow, Morgan Wallen simply strolling off the stage in the course of the @nbcsnl credit? In many years of watching SNL, I don’t assume I’ve ever seen that. For therefore many people, that’s sacred floor.” Others supported Wallen, with one consumer commenting, “One thing SO pleasing about seeing Morgan Wallen storm off stage throughout goodnights. Don’t let the door hit ya!!!!”
Wallen’s newest SNL look follows his controversial 2020 debut, which was initially canceled after he was seen partying maskless in Alabama, violating COVID-19 protocols. He later appeared on the present in December of that yr.
Throughout his March 29 efficiency, Wallen debuted two songs—“I am the Drawback” and “Simply in Case”—from his upcoming album I am the Drawback, which is ready for launch on Could 16. Whereas neither SNL nor Wallen’s staff has publicly commented on his early exit, followers proceed to debate the second on-line. Saturday Evening Reside will return on April 5 with Jack Black because the host and musical performances by Elton John and Brandi Carlile.
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