Morgan Wallen Breaks SNL Tradition with Abrupt Exit During Show’s Closing Moments

Morgan Wallen, the “Last Night” singer, made an unexpected exit from Saturday Night Live on March 29, defying the show’s usual protocol by walking off stage during the end credits.

As the musical guest for the evening, Wallen performed “I’m the Problem” and “Just in Case,” but when the show was wrapping up, he made a quick departure. After host Mikey Madison wished the audience goodnight, Wallen briefly hugged Madison and then walked past the camera and off the stage.

This move surprised many viewers, as it broke the long-standing SNL tradition where both the cast and guests remain on stage to say their goodbyes.

Fans quickly took notice of Wallen’s behavior, with one person commenting, “He did a great job singing, but you could tell from his expression he didn’t want to be there.” Another echoed that sentiment, saying, “I don’t blame him .”

Some viewers seemed puzzled by the overall vibe of the show, especially the noticeable distance between the cast and the performers. One fan questioned, “Am I missing something? The cast is standing way back from the host and musical guest. It feels odd.”

Others speculated that the distancing was intentional, with one person suggesting, “The cast is standing far away as a protest against the host or musical guest. Looks like they were making a statement, and Wallen responded.”

Another fan offered a possible explanation for Wallen’s quick exit, saying, “He probably had other things to deal with and didn’t want to stay. If he did, he wouldn’t have walked off like that. Seems like there was pressure to keep him there for another reason.”