Season 50 of Saturday Night Live: A Mixed Reception for Morgan Wallen
After a three-week hiatus, Saturday Night Live returned for its highly anticipated 50th season, showcasing the hosting debut of actress Mikey Madison, known for her role in the film Anora. The episode included notable guest appearances, particularly a performance by country singer Morgan Wallen.
Fan Reactions to Wallen’s Performance
Despite the excitement surrounding the new season, Wallen’s performance was met with criticism from fans. Social media reactions highlighted their disappointment not only with his musical act but also with his abrupt departure as the credits rolled, leaving the rest of the cast to celebrate on stage.
“Morgan Wallen is such a douche! Instead of standing around celebrating the end of a really good #SNL show, he just ran off the stage and ignored the entire crew! #MikeyMadison was great!”
“Kinda insane of him to leave before the credits even finished rolling. What an absolute a**hole Morgan Wallen is,”a fan commented.
“Morgan Wallen walking off stage at the ending of SNL is the perfect example of a prick a** b*tch,”another tweet read.
Acknowledgment of an Awkward Atmosphere
Many viewers characterized the closing moments of the show as “awkward.”
“Damn, what was up with the awkward #SNL closing? Morgan Wallen just walking off while the cast was a bit separated from him,”a viewer noted.
“Morgan Wallen is the first musical guest or host on SNL that I can recall who just walked off stage during ‘goodnights’ before the credits even started to roll,”another fan commented.
“Morgan Wallen proving once again he has ZERO self-control and is a little b*tch storming off the stage before the credits even rolled. Hope the tantrum was worth it because you’ll NEVER be on #SNL again,”another tweet stated.
Speculation Surrounding Wallen’s Actions
Further commentary from followers of Saturday Night Live added to the intrigue surrounding Wallen’s exit. Many speculated on the dynamics between him and the cast.
“That was odd. Did none of the cast members want Morgan there? Why did he leave like that lol,”a commenter queried.
“I get the feeling the cast could not stand Morgan Wallen after everything that happened to him since the last time he showed up, while he just wanted to get out of there ASAP,”a fan observed.
A Look Back at Episode 16 of Season 50
In this episode, Wallen performed his single “I’m The Problem,”marking his first appearance on the iconic show after a previous cancellation in 2020 due to a violation of COVID-19 protocols.
Promotional clips released prior to the show featured Wallen joking with Madison and cast member Chloe Fineman about being tipsy, potentially leading to the unexpected antics that unfolded during the closing segment.
As Mikey Madison expressed her gratitude to the audience, celebrating her debut on SNL, Wallen’s swift departure left many baffled.
Fans remain divided over the incident, and it will certainly be a talking point as the season progresses. Views of Saturday Night Live can be accessed via streaming on Peacock.