Country singer Morgan Wallen was recently in the spotlight again—not for his music, but for his quiet decision to skip out on a comedy sketch during his March 29 appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). While it’s common for musical guests to join a funny skit or two, Wallen politely declined when offered a small role in one. This led to pop singer Joe Jonas stepping in to take his place.
So, what really happened behind the scenes? Let’s break it down.
Morgan Wallen’s Missed Sketch Appearance
During his SNL guest spot, Morgan Wallen was originally supposed to appear in a short, funny video titled Big Dumb Line. The sketch was a light-hearted song about the New York City trend of waiting in long queues for viral food items—like fancy bagels or trendy yogurt. The comedy focused on how people spend their weekends standing in these “big dumb lines.”
Wallen had a small singing part planned around the 1:45-minute mark in the video. But for reasons not fully known, he chose not to take part. Instead of delaying the segment, the SNL team invited Joe Jonas to fill in the spot. He appeared on screen in a flashy all-white outfit and delivered the lines originally written for Wallen.
Joe Jonas Steps In and Delivers the Lines
Jonas joined the sketch and sang humorous lines like:
“Believe in yourself, believe in the line / You deserve this viral Greek yogurt or to try Lisa Rinna’s wine…”
He continued with, “Did Amelia Earhart give up? / I’m not sure how that ended / But she’d want you to.”
The funny twist and catchy lyrics fit well with the sketch’s tone, and Jonas pulled off the part smoothly.
Why Did Morgan Wallen Skip the Sketch?
Right after the show aired, people started talking not just about the missing sketch appearance but also how Wallen seemed to leave the SNL stage early as the credits rolled. Many wondered if there was some drama behind the scenes.
However, sources close to Morgan Wallen told Variety that there was no bad intention behind his early exit or sketch decline. They described it as a casual “oops” moment, saying he actually had a fun time with the SNL cast.
Another report by TMZ added that NBC, the network that airs SNL, has no hard feelings. In fact, they are open to working with Wallen again in the future.
What Fans Think About It
Many fans were curious and even disappointed that Wallen didn’t appear in the sketch. However, once they understood that it wasn’t due to any drama and that he simply passed on the part, most people accepted it calmly. Joe Jonas’s surprise cameo also added a fun twist to the sketch and kept the comedy flowing.