Morgan Wallen’s latest appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) has created a lot of buzz. While the country star performed as the musical guest on March 29, 2025, fans quickly noticed something unusual — he left the stage early during the end credits. Since then, people have been guessing why he made the sudden exit, and whether there’s any real drama behind it.
What Happened During Morgan Wallen’s SNL Appearance?
Morgan Wallen performed two songs during the show, just like any regular musical guest. At the end of the episode, all cast members, the host, and the musical guest usually gather onstage as the credits roll. But Wallen didn’t stick around. He walked off the stage while the others stayed to wave and chat, which is part of the usual SNL tradition.
This unexpected move sparked questions online. Was it a mistake? Was it intentional? And what did he say to the host, Mikey Madison, before walking away?
What Did Morgan Wallen Say to Mikey Madison?
Lip reader Nicola Hickling took a close look at the moment. According to her, the conversation between Wallen and Madison was quite normal. Wallen said, “Thank you all so much. I had a wonderful time,” and Madison replied, “Chatting to you was really good.”
That doesn’t sound like there was any drama between the two. However, Hickling also claims cast member Colin Jost said, “You gotta remember how he is feeling,” after seeing Wallen walk away — hinting that Wallen might have been going through something emotional or personal.
Was It Really a Mistake?
Some fans think Wallen simply didn’t know he was supposed to stay onstage — calling it an “oopsie moment.” But others aren’t so sure.
This wasn’t his first time on SNL. He was on the show in 2020 and stayed onstage with everyone else that time. That’s why some people believe he left early on purpose.
There are also theories that he may have been upset about something that happened behind the scenes. A few audience members claim he was “snubbed” by SNL creator Lorne Michaels during the show, although there’s no video proof.
Fans React to Wallen’s Instagram Post
After leaving SNL, Wallen posted a photo from an airport runway on Instagram Stories. He captioned it: “Get me to God’s country.” That led to even more talk. Some took it as a light joke or just him being homesick. Others thought it was a diss against New York City or the SNL cast and crew.
Kenan Thompson, one of SNL’s most loved cast members, seemed offended. He said, “You’re trying to say that we are not in God’s country?” making it clear he didn’t like the caption.
Instead of apologizing, Wallen doubled down on the phrase. He added three new items to his official merch store with the words “Get Me to God’s Country” printed on them.
Is There Real Tension Between Wallen and SNL?
Despite the online drama and strong fan opinions, it doesn’t seem like SNL is mad at Wallen. An NBC spokesperson told TMZ that there are no hard feelings, and they’d be happy to have him on the show again.
As of now, Wallen hasn’t made any public comment about the incident. Whether it was a simple misunderstanding or a personal decision, only he knows the full story.