Wallen’s Abrupt SNL Exit

Morgan Wallen’s latest Saturday Night Live appearance didn’t go quite as planned. The country star reportedly declined to participate in a planned musical sketch, leading producers to replace him with Joe Jonas. His unexpected decision — combined with an unusually swift exit at the end of the show — has since sparked speculation.

According to Page Six, the sketch, titled Big Dumb Line, was designed with Wallen in mind. Featuring cast members Mikey Madison, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman, and Bowen Yang, the segment playfully highlighted favorite activities in New York City. But when Wallen opted out, Jonas was quickly brought in to take his place.

An SNL insider noted, “Wallen was asked but declined, so they got Joe instead.” The source also described Wallen as “not super friendly” on set, adding that the show’s team had hoped he would participate in more segments, but “no joy.”

Beyond the sketch, Wallen’s behavior during the live broadcast also raised questions. As the episode wrapped, instead of remaining onstage to chat and celebrate with the cast — a long-standing SNL tradition — he made a beeline off the stage as soon as the credits began to roll.

Kenan Thompson, the show’s longest-serving cast member, later expressed surprise at Wallen’s abrupt departure, calling it “a spike in the norm.” He added that it’s rare to see a guest leave so quickly, especially without acknowledging the cast.

Wallen himself has not directly addressed the situation, but shortly after the episode aired, he posted an Instagram Story showing a private jet on a runway, captioned, “Get me to God’s country.” He has since started selling merchandise featuring the phrase, further fueling curiosity about his intentions.

Despite the speculation, sources close to Wallen insist there was no ill will behind his actions. They suggest he may have simply been unaware of how noticeable his exit would be on live television, pointing out that he had left the stage the same way during rehearsals.

Whatever the reason, Wallen’s SNL appearance has certainly left people talking.