Introduction

In a surprising turn of events, Kenan Thompson expressed his bewilderment over country singer Morgan Wallen's abrupt departure from Saturday Night Live (SNL) following his performance this past weekend.

Kenan Thompson's Reaction

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Thompson described Wallen's exit as 'strange' and 'abrupt,' noting how it captured the attention of the audience.

"It just felt so abrupt. And it was already such a small gathering on the stage anyway, so it was just like, oh wow, that was pretty visible," Thompson reflected. His comments come after Wallen's visit to SNL served as a promotional platform for his upcoming album, *I’m the Problem*.

Wallen's Sudden Departure

Viewers were left puzzled when Wallen walked off the Rockefeller Center stage just as the credits began to roll, leaving his departure conspicuous. The singer soon after took to Instagram to share an image of a private jet with the caption, 'Get me to God’s country,' further fueling speculation about his sudden exit.

Thompson's Thoughts on Instagram Post

Thompson remarked on Wallen's Instagram post, stating, 'The ‘God’s country’ of it all is strange because it's like, what are you trying to say? Are you saying that we are not in God’s country?' He admitted to feeling a bit put off by the implication. 'That's not necessarily my favorite,' he added, illustrating the mixed feelings surrounding Wallen's comments.

Reflection on Live Television

As the interview proceeded, Thompson pondered Wallen’s reasoning for leaving the stage before filming concluded. 'I don’t know what goes through people’s minds when they decide to do stuff like that. I don’t know if he understood the assignment or if he was really feeling a certain kind of way,' Thompson said, emphasizing that although he witnessed the unexpected exit, he and Wallen had never met.

'It’s definitely a spike in the norm,' Thompson continued. 'Typically, we’re used to everyone turning around and high-fiving us, saying, ‘Good job.’ So when there's a departure from that routine, it makes you wonder about the underlying reasons.'

Official Response from SNL

Following the incident, sources close to the show indicated that Wallen's departure was not intentional and that 'no slight was intended.' SNL has yet to provide an official comment regarding the situation.

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