Morgan Wallen Addresses His Sudden Departure from 'SNL'

Country superstar Morgan Wallen is finally shedding light on his unexpected exit from "Saturday Night Live," where he made headlines for leaving abruptly after his performance. The 31-year-old singer revealed he was simply "ready to go home" after a grueling week in New York City.

During a recent appearance on the podcast "Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley," Wallen laughed off any notion of drama surrounding his departure, which took place back in March. Unlike many other musical guests who mingle with cast members post-show, Wallen hugged the host and made a swift exit that left fans buzzing.

Why Did He Leave So Quickly?

When pressed by Pressley about whether tension with the show was to blame, Wallen reiterated, "No, no. I was just ready to go home. I'd been there all week." He humorously referenced an Instagram story he posted later that night, showing a plane on the runway, which read, "Get me to God's country!"

Moreover, Wallen quickly capitalized on the viral moment, turning his catchphrase into merchandise. Within a week, his website began selling trendy baseball caps and shirts emblazoned with the memorable phrase.

'SNL' Cast Reacts to His Exit

Notably, 'SNL' cast members Bowen Yang and Kenan Thompson took the opportunity to clear the air during a subsequent appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Friends. Yang emphasized that there were no hard feelings, stating, "This is the God’s honest truth: Nothing happened, and so even after it happened, we all just showed up to work the next day because you’ve just got to move on to the next thing."

Thompson echoed these sentiments in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, describing Wallen's departure as "a spike in the norm." He remarked, "I don’t know what goes through people’s minds when they decide to do stuff like that. I don’t know if he understood the assignment or not, or if he was really feeling a certain kind of way."

What's Next for Wallen?

While Wallen’s quick exit raised eyebrows, it seems everyone involved is ready to move forward. Fans are eagerly awaiting what this beloved country artist will do next—whether he’s sharing new music or just enjoying time at home with loved ones.