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‘Definitely saw it’: Kenan Thompson responds to Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit from ‘SNL’

Country music star Morgan Wallen sparked controversy after abruptly exiting the Saturday Night Live stage on March 29, following his performance as a musical guest alongside host Mikey Madison.
Wallen's quick departure contrasted with the usual practice of hosts, musical guests, and cast members mingling onstage during the closing credits, fueling speculation about his experience on the show.
Wallen hugged Madison, said goodbye, and walked off stage without acknowledging the rest of the SNL cast, while other cast members like Devon Walker, Ego Nwodim, and Kenan Thompson appeared surprised or disapproving of his actions.
Immediately after the show, Wallen posted a cryptic Instagram story featuring a photo of a plane on a tarmac and the caption, "Get me to God's country," which some interpreted as a sign of his eagerness to leave, while a Variety article cited sources claiming Wallen enjoyed his time and didn't intend to offend anyone.
Wallen's SNL appearance and swift exit prompted bewilderment and criticism from viewers and fans online, with some interpreting his actions as disrespectful or indicative of discomfort, while others defended him or downplayed the significance of his departure, and SNL writer Josh Patten joked about the incident on social media.

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Kenan Thompson on Morgan Wallen's abrupt ‘SNL' exit: ‘Seems like a complicated individual'

Kenan Thompson is sharing his thoughts on Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit after performing on “Saturday Night Live.” The country singer was the musical guest on the March 29 episode of “SNL” hosted by Oscar winner Mikey Madison. At the end of the show, when the “Anora” star was saying her goodbyes as the credits rolled, Wallen left the stage instead of chatting with the cast and greeting one another, as most other guests do. Wallen’s actions drew st…

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