Kenan Thompson, a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL), spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the musical guest Morgan Wallen’s sudden departure from the show after the episode aired. During an interview, Thompson described Wallen as a “complicated individual” who bolted from the stage after giving a quick hug to guest host Mikey Madison.
Thompson said he was surprised by the abrupt exit and noted that it was unusual for someone to leave the stage so quickly. He added that he had never met Wallen before, despite the musician’s previous performances on the show in 2020.
The SNL cast member seemed to hint that Wallen’s behavior might be related to his past controversies, including a photo of him partying without a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thompson compared Wallen to Prince, saying that he was “standoffish” and appeared to be “gone back into fantasyland.”
Thompson also mentioned that he had been criticized for being too inoffensive and wishy-washy, but he seemed to be defending himself against such accusations. He added that he is happy to return to his home in Nashville.
The abrupt exit by Wallen has sparked a lot of discussion on social media, with some people criticizing him for being rude and others speculating about his motivations.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/kenan-thompson-morgan-wallen-snl-1236355188