On a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, writer Josh Patten humorously critiqued country music star Morgan Wallen’s Instagram post following the artist’s unexpected departure from the NBC sketch show. Wallen showcased two songs from his highly anticipated album, I’m the Problem, including the title track and “Just in Case.”
During the closing credits of the show, Wallen was seen standing next to guest host Mikey Madison, who recently won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in *Anora*. As the band played and the credits rolled, Madison expressed her gratitude, stating, “I had a wonderful time, thank you all.” Following this, Wallen embraced Madison and whispered something in her ear before promptly exiting the stage.
Shortly after, Wallen took to his Instagram Stories to share an image of what appeared to be a private jet on the runway, captioning it with the phrase, “Get me to God’s country.” This post caught the attention of Patten, who decided to poke fun at Wallen's caption by sharing his own Instagram Story featuring a Krispy Kreme truck with the same caption, “get me to God’s country.”
After a media outlet reported on Patten’s playful jab, questioning whether the writer was a fan of Wallen, Patten responded with an eyeroll emoji and subsequently shared a screenshot of his Apple Music playlist from 2023, which surprisingly included several Wallen tracks.
Wallen's appearance on Saturday Night Live marked his second-ever performance on the iconic show—the first being overshadowed by controversy when he was caught on video using a racial slur while conversing with a friend. He publicly apologized for his actions, but the fallout was significant: many radio stations pulled his songs from their playlists, and he was notably excluded from several award shows, including the American Music Awards, despite being nominated.
Despite these challenges, Morgan Wallen has maintained his status as one of the most successful artists in the country music genre. His upcoming album, I’m the Problem, is set to release on May 16, and fans are eagerly anticipating what he has to offer next.
As of now, Wallen has not elaborated on the meaning behind his Instagram post. The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to representatives for both Wallen and SNL for further comments on the situation.
