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Country singer Morgan Wallen has finally addressed the moment that had fans scratching their heads — his sudden exit from the Saturday Night Live stage on March 29. In a relaxed and humorous chat on Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley (released May 11), Wallen cleared the air and shut down rumors that his walk-off was out of anger or disrespect.
“No, no, I was just ready to go home,” he laughed, explaining that he had been on set all week and was simply tired. Basically, he’d had enough of the hustle and just wanted to get back to his comfort zone — nothing dramatic.
The buzz all started after Wallen performed two new songs, “I’m the Problem” and “Just in Case,” during an episode hosted by Mikey Madison. Everything seemed fine until the final minutes of the show. Typically, all the cast, hosts, and musical guests come together during the closing credits — lots of hugs, smiles, and waving at the camera. But instead of joining the group celebration, Wallen gave Madison a quick hug and then made a quiet exit, walking off the stage and out of frame.
It didn’t help that, later that night, he posted a picture of his private jet with the caption: “Get me to God’s country.” That cryptic post only added fuel to the speculation fire online. Fans wondered if he was mad or upset with the show.
Even SNL seemed to notice. During the next week’s Weekend Update, Colin Jost poked fun at Wallen’s swift exit, joking that money was leaving the stock market faster than Morgan Wallen at ‘Goodnights.’ There was even a sketch that made fun of his “God’s country” comment using a Trump impersonation.
Kenan Thompson, one of SNL’s longest-running cast members, also chimed in. He told Entertainment Weekly that Wallen’s exit did feel unusually abrupt. “It was already a small group on stage, and then bam, he was gone. So yeah, people noticed.”
Wallen had already hinted at his discomfort with fame in another interview earlier in April. Talking to comedian Theo Von on Last Weekend, he admitted that being famous doesn’t always sit well with him. Even in public, when no one’s bothering him, he still feels uneasy — like he’s constantly on edge.
One of the few things that truly helps him relax? Hunting. For Wallen, heading into the woods with some friends — far away from cameras and crowds — is a kind of therapy. It’s one of the rare times he feels totally free and at peace.
So, to sum it up — Wallen wasn’t throwing shade at SNL. He wasn’t angry. He was just over it, craving a bit of quiet and a break from the spotlight. Sometimes, even when you’re in the middle of fame and fun, all you want is to go home, eat something warm, and maybe head to the woods for a reset.