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Morgan Wallen offers a no-frills defense for his awkward ‘SNL’ exit back to ‘God’s country’

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As a passionate film enthusiast, I can’t help but reflect on the time when Morgan Wallen casually strolled offstage during the finale of his “Saturday Night Live” performance in March. This seemingly casual move ignited a storm of criticism online, with many accusing him of disregarding the esteemed institution of comedy. Months have passed since that viral moment, and the country music heartthrob has expressed that he holds no hard feelings towards “SNL.

In the most recent episode of Caleb Pressley’s “Sundae Conversation,” which aired on Sunday, the singer nominated for a Grammy, known for his hit song “Last Night,” spoke openly about his controversial departure for the first time. Throughout their nearly six-minute conversation, Pressley playfully discussed home maintenance tasks with Wallen to eventually bring up the SNL incident. Pressley asked, “Can you fix a TV if it was on SNL?” in reference to the event.

Wallen, chuckling, responded: “I could change it for sure.”

Back in early 2021, the popular show “Saturday Night Live” selected actress Mikey Madison, who won an Oscar for her role in “Anora,” to host their episode on March 29th. They also invited musician Wallen back as a musical guest. Wallen had previously made his debut on SNL in December 2020, but the appearance was delayed due to some disputes related to the pandemic. During this March performance, Wallen sang two songs from his upcoming album “I’m the Problem,” which is set to be released this week.

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The “SNL” episode ended in the customary manner, with Madison and Wallen joining the show’s cast for the final “goodnights.” Typically, both the host and musical guest remain on stage with the SNL stars during the credits, but it appeared that Wallen had other commitments. Following his farewell to Madison, Wallen strolled away from the camera towards the audience, exiting the stage. A short while later, Wallen posted a photo of himself in a private plane on Instagram Stories, captioned “Take me to God’s country.

It’s significant to mention that when Wallen made his first appearance on “SNL” about five years back, he shared the stage with host Jason Bateman during a skit poking fun at Wallen’s COVID-19 party antics. He even hung around after the show ended, socializing with the “SNL” cast members.

In March, the sudden exit of a singer and his subsequent social media comment sparked news headlines and triggered discussions among social media users, with some interpreting his “God’s country” statement as a jab at New York. Kenan Thompson, a veteran star of Saturday Night Live, noted that the artist’s departure was an unusual event and a highly visible incident. Furthermore, he found the musician’s “God’s country” post peculiar.

Thompson expressed to EW that he wanted to clarify his statement: “Are you implying that we are not in a place where God is present? It’s not accurate to say that everyone is in such a place.” He further added, “It’s not correct to suggest that everyone is under God’s protection. That’s not a concept I particularly enjoy.

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The event sparked discussions about Wallen’s actions prior to the live performance, particularly his identical exit during rehearsals. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wallen opted out of participating in one of the skits, and Joe Jonas filled in instead. Subsequently, “God’s country” and Wallen’s early departure were brought up on “SNL,” which alluded to the incident during its cold open and “Weekend Update” segments on April 6.

When Pressley asked “Did [‘SNL’ ] make you mad?” Wallen replied, “No, no.”

“I was just ready to go home,” he added. “Been there all week.”

During the “Sundae Conversation,” the topics delved beyond just Wallen’s recent scandals; his chair-throwing incident from 2020, which involved an arrest for public intoxication, and the controversy over his use of a racial slur in 2021, were subtly referenced as well. In April 2024, Wallen, known for hits like “One Thing at a Time” and “Whiskey Glasses,” found himself in legal trouble again when he was suspected of tossing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story Nashville bar. He accepted a conditional plea in December 2024 in Davidson County Circuit Court for two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment, receiving a sentence of seven days’ imprisonment at a DUI Education Center, two years’ probation, a $350 fine, and payment of court fees.

Pressley asked his visitor to mention an item that people can sit on while it moves through the air.

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Wallen replied: “Well, it seems quite clear what the solution is. But could you tell me why you’re asking me to express it in that way? To be honest, yes, I’d say a plane.

Pressley hinted that another solution existed for his puzzle, and eventually, Wallen grasped the idea, replying with: “A seat.” (Implying a chair)

Near the closing, Pressley and Wallen exchanged conversation on topics such as motorcycles, fresh tunes, and the Morgan Wallen Foundation. Towards a humorous moment, Pressley playfully quipped that Wallen embodies the “seat” of charity.

“I put the ‘-ity’ in ‘idiot,’ maybe,” Wallen responded.

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2025-05-13 00:31

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