Why Morgan Wallen's Abrupt S.N.L.' Exit Is Being Dissected
Briefly

Morgan Wallen, the pop-country star, unexpectedly walked off the Saturday Night Live stage at the end of the episode, leaving the host and cast onstage. While sharing a hug with host Mikey Madison moments before his exit, Wallen's reasons for the sudden departure remain unclear. Following the show, he posted an Instagram story featuring a jet and the caption "Get me to God's country," prompting speculation about his intentions. Representatives from both Wallen and SNL did not comment on the incident, which has generated buzz on social media.
Social media has been abuzz since Morgan Wallen, the pop-country superstar who was the musical guest on Saturday, walked offstage while the end credits rolled.
After Madison made her closing remarks, she turned to Wallen and hugged him. They shared a few words off mic before he walked offstage into the audience.
Wallen posted a picture to his Instagram stories of a jet with the caption, Get me to God's country. It was unclear what Wallen meant by the statement.
Representatives for Wallen, who performed two songs from his upcoming album I'm the Problem, and S.N.L. did not immediately return requests for comment on Monday.
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