Kenan Thompson on Morgan Wallen's SNL Exit: "Aren't We All in God's Country?"
Briefly

Morgan Wallen's exit from SNL raised eyebrows when he left the stage without interaction, prompting Kenan Thompson to humorously note his unclear interpretation of the event. Thompson expressed surprise at the break from typical cast guest interactions, emphasizing it was uncharacteristic behavior. He suggested steering attention toward host Mikey Madison instead. Sources close to Wallen later downplayed the situation, attributing it to an off-the-cuff moment rather than intent to slight, while also clarifying Wallen's social media post wasn't aimed at dismissing SNL or New York.
"I don't know if he understood the assignment." - Kenan Thompson, commenting on Morgan Wallen's abrupt exit from SNL.
"It's definitely a spike in the norm. We're so used to everybody just turning around and high-fiving us... So when there's a departure from that, it's like, hmm, I wonder what that's about?" - Kenan Thompson reflecting on Wallen's behavior during SNL.
"When Wallen made a quick dart toward the camera to make his getaway, it was simply an 'oops' moment that everyone on hand had a laugh about..." - Sources from Wallen's camp trying to clarify his awkward exit.
"Mikey did great - she's having such an incredible run, so celebrate that, I guess." - Kenan Thompson shifting focus from Wallen to the SNL host.
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