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Morgan Wallen Addresses Viral SNL Exit and Merchandise Tie-In

The country star clarifies his abrupt departure during SNL's closing credits, attributing it to fatigue, while capitalizing on the moment with 'God's Country' merchandise.

(From left) Morgan Wallen and Mikey Madison on 'SNL' in March.
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Overview

  • Morgan Wallen explained his March 29 exit from SNL, stating he was not upset but was simply ready to leave after a week of rehearsals.
  • The singer's Instagram post featuring his private jet and the caption 'Get me to God’s country' went viral and inspired official merchandise ahead of his upcoming album release.
  • Wallen's departure broke SNL tradition, where musical guests typically stay on stage during the closing credits to engage with the cast.
  • SNL addressed the incident in subsequent episodes with jokes during Weekend Update and a cold open, poking fun at Wallen's actions and viral post.
  • This marks another chapter in Wallen's complex relationship with SNL, following his 2020 disinvite over COVID-19 breaches and later return with a self-referential skit.