SNL Takes a Sassy Jab at Morgan Wallen After His Sudden Exit
Well, well, well, if it isn’t Morgan Wallen, the country crooner who decided that an early exit from “Saturday Night Live” was his best performance yet. In a plot twist that’s as shocking as finding kale in a cheeseburger joint, Wallen left the stage prematurely during his musical guest appearance on March 29, setting the stage for some deliciously cheeky jabs from the SNL team just a week later. During the April 5 episode, the late-night institution wasted no time in bringing the heat, featuring two comical references to Wallen’s hasty departure. First up, we had James Austin Johnson in a Trump costume casually dropping a quip about Wallen’s “God’s country” comment, because when you’re impersonating a former president, why not throw a country star’s antics into the mix? The best part? Johnson’s punchline about visiting an uninhabited island, complete with Big Macs and hula skirts. Talk about a visual feast!
Then, Colin Jost took the stage during Weekend Update, where he unleashed a zinger that would make even the most stoic Wallen fan giggle. Comparing the stock market’s catastrophic downturn to Wallen’s exit, Jost delivered a line that asserted, “Money is leaving the stock market faster than Morgan Wallen at goodnights.” Oh, the audacity! It’s like watching a Shakespearean tragedy unfold, only with more guitars and less existential dread.
For those who may not have been paying attention, Wallen performed tracks from his upcoming album, “I’m the Problem,” and even shared a cheeky Instagram post featuring a private jet with the caption, “Get me to God’s country.” Now that’s a marketing move we didn’t see coming! But hold your horses—sources close to the singer insisted there was no drama, claiming he simply didn’t realize how his actions would be perceived. In a world where celebrity meltdowns are the norm, Wallen’s antics are almost pedestrian, wouldn’t you agree?
One can only imagine what went through his mind as he walked off stage. Kenan Thompson, an SNL mainstay, chimed in with a candid take on Wallen’s decision-making skills, suggesting that perhaps the country star didn’t fully understand the assignment. And let’s not forget the cameo offer Wallen turned down, which was eventually filled by none other than Joe Jonas—because who doesn’t love a good Jonas Brothers reference?
As the SNL juggernaut rolls on, with Jack Black and Lizzo gracing the stage next, we’re left wondering if Wallen will take the stage again—or if he’ll just keep us guessing. Here’s to hoping that next time, he stays for the entire show. Class dismissed, and may your next exit be as memorable as Wallen’s—preferably with a little more grace.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, Entertainment Weekly
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