The Last Night singer deviated from traditional Saturday Night Live protocol by walking off stage during the show’s end credits.
With his unexpected departure, he disrupted SNL‘s long-standing tradition of cast members and guests remaining on stage together for the final farewell.
Many viewers took notice of Wallen’s actions, with one commenting, “I watched his performances. He did his job well, but you could see in his face he did not want to be there. Still sang good as always.” Another agreed, saying, “I don’t blame him 👍.”
Others speculated that the moment was intentional, with one person suggesting, “Notice the cast standing very far back. That’s how they protest the host or musical guest. The cast was making a statement, and Wallen responded.” Another viewer added, “The cast made a point to stay back.”
More viewers echoed this sentiment, with one questioning the unusual gap and speculating, “They had to have provoked him in some way,” while also criticizing what they perceived as a “holier-than-thou attitude.”
Another fan speculated about Wallen’s abrupt exit, saying, “He didn’t wanna stay there. People might have important things to deal with in their lives. He probably didn’t even wanna go. If he did, then he wouldn’t’ve walked off like that. Don’t know, but it seems like they wanted him to be there for another reason [sic].”
Some fans saw nothing unusual about Wallen’s exit, with one stating that people were making an issue out of nothing. “The show was over & he left, end of story,” they wrote, adding that he wasn’t obligated to attend any after-party.
While Wallen hasn’t commented on the situation, his departure has sparked speculation about what may have occurred behind the scenes.
