Country music star Morgan Wallen made headlines recently for abruptly leaving the stage during the closing moments of his appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on March 29. After performing two songs as the musical guest, Wallen exited mid-show-goodbyes, drawing attention from fans and critics alike.

Wallen’s swift departure was followed by a social media post on Instagram featuring a photo of his private jet, captioned with “Get me to God’s country,” which references his roots and song lyrics.

SNL’s Humorous Take on the Incident

The subsequent episode of SNL did not shy away from addressing Wallen’s unexpected exit. Throughout the show, the cast incorporated jabs at the incident that resonated with viewers. During the “Weekend Update” segment, Colin Jost quipped,

“This was the worst week for the stock market since the summer of 2020. But you have to remember — back then — the president was also Trump. Just in the past two days, investors have lost over $6 trillion. Money is leaving the stock market faster than Morgan Wallen at goodnights.”

In a separate segment, James Austin Johnson, portraying former President Donald Trump, referred to Wallen’s “God’s country” mention, humorously stating,

“I even put tariffs on an island uninhabited by humans. It’s called Heard and McDonald Island. McDonald Island. I would love to visit there. Can you imagine that? Big Mac and a hula skirt. Get me to God’s country, right? Remember that?”

Context of Wallen’s Appearance

Wallen’s SNL performance came just before the release of his new album in May. The March 29 episode was hosted by Mikey Madison, a recent Academy Award winner known for her role in Anora. The show’s following episode featured actor Jack Black as host, marking nearly two decades since his last appearance, with musical contributions from Elton John and Brandi Carlile.