The "Last Night" singer broke traditional "Saturday Night Live" protocol when he walked off stage during the end credits of the show.
Morgan Wallen served as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) broadcast March 29. His unexpected exit during the broadcast left fans questioning what had happened.
A fan reacts to Morgan Wallen walking off stage during the end credits of "Saturday Night Live," from a post dated March 30, 2025 | Source: Facebook/peoplecountry
Wallen performed "I’m the Problem" and "Just in Case" before making an abrupt departure during the closing moments of the show. After host Mikey Madison bid the audience goodnight, Wallen gave the "Anora" star a brief hug before walking past the camera and off the stage.
With his surprising move, he broke SNL's long-standing tradition where cast members and guests remain on stage to say their farewells together.
Morgan Wallen, host Mikey Madison, and the band during Goodnights & Credits on "Saturday Night Live," on March 29, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Many viewers picked up on Wallen’s behavior, with one noting, "I watched his performances. He did his job well but you could see in his face he did not want to be there. Still sang good as always." Another individual agreed, "I don't blame him 👍."
Others believed the setup was intentional, with one person suggesting, "Notice the cast standing very far back. That’s how they protest the host or musical guest. The cast was making a statement and Wallen responded." One viewer also remarked, “The cast made a point to stay back.”
Morgan Wallen performs "I'm the Problem" on "Saturday Night Live," on March 29, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
More people echoed this sentiment, as one viewer questioned the unusual gap and speculating that “they had to have provoked him” in some way, criticizing what they saw as a “holier than thou attitude.”
Morgan Wallen performs on "Saturday Night Live," on March 29, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Another fan speculated about Wallen’s abrupt exit, "He didn't wanna stay there. People might could have important things to deal with in their lives. He probably didn't even wanna go. If he did then he wouldn't've walked off like that. Don know but it seems like they wanted him to be there for another reason [sic]."
Morgan Wallen performs on "Saturday Night Live," on March 29, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Some fans saw nothing unusual about Wallen’s exit, with one stating that people were making an issue out of nothing. “The show was over & he left, end of story,” they wrote, adding that he wasn’t obligated to attend any after-party.
Morgan Wallen performs on "Saturday Night Live," on March 29, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
While Wallen hasn’t addressed the situation, his departure has fueled discussion about what may have happened behind the scenes.