This isn’t the singer’s first “SNL” controversy, either.
Why did Morgan Wallen abruptly walk offSNL?
Some, however, have interpreted the caption to relate to hisSNLwalk-off, though Wallen hasn’t confirmed it.
Morgan Wallen leaving ‘SNL’.Credit:NBC
What has theSNLcast and crew said about Wallen’s exit?
I thought maybe he had to go to the potty or something."
“It’s definitely a spike in the norm,” Thompson continued.
Morgan Wallen with Mikey Madison at the end of ‘Saturday Night Live’.Will Heath/NBC via Getty
Seems like a complicated individual, I guess."
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Thompson noted how late artistPrinceexited in a similar fashion on a previous episode.
“It’s just how he was.
Morgan Wallen’s Instagram Story.Morgan Wallen/Instagram
So we just thought like, ‘Okay, now he’s gone back into fantasyland.’
But Saturday I guess it was just different because it just felt so abrupt.
And it was already such a small grouping on the stage anyway.
Morgan Wallen performing ‘I’m the Problem’ on ‘SNL’.Will Heath/NBC via Getty
So it was just like, oh wow, that was pretty visible.
You know what I’m saying?
It was a pretty visible thing.”
Thompson also took issue with Wallen’s Instagram Story.
“You trying to say that we are not in God’s country?
We’re not all in God’s country?
We’re not all under God’s umbrella?
That’s not necessarily my favorite.”
Thompson wasn’t the onlySNLmember to reference the walk-off.
Kenan Thompson on ‘Today’ on Monday, Dec. 4.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Josh Patten/Instagram
What has Morgan Wallen said about theSNLcontroversy?
Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty
As of this writing, Wallen has yet to publicly comment on the incident.
He is, however,referencing it through new merchandise.
Josh Patten’s Instagram Story.Josh Patten/Instagram
They cost $45.
Wasn’t thereanotherMorgan WallenSNLcontroversy?
This violated the show’s COVID-19 protocols.
Morgan Wallen at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty
“I respect the show’s decision because I know that I put them in jeopardy.
I take ownership for this.
I’d like to apologize toSNL, to my fans, to my team for bringing me these opportunities.
Morgan Wallen.Sara Kauss/FilmMagic
I let them down.”
