Lip reader decodes what Morgan Wallen murmured before walking off 'SNL' stage during credits

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Country superstar Morgan Wallen has sparked a social media storm after abruptly walking off the 'SNL' stage during the credits. According to a lip reader, Wallen said something before his sudden exit, adding to the intrigue.

The singer appeared as the musical guest on the March 29 episode of 'Saturday Night Live', hosted by recent Oscar winner Mikey Madison.

While the episode was packed with skits and performances, it was Wallen’s unexpected departure during the closing moments that got fans talking.

Lip reader reveals Morgan Wallen's words before leaving the SNL stage

Morgan Wallen certainly caused a stir with his unexpected exit from the 'SNL' stage, and a lip reader has now weighed in on what he might have said before walking off.

In the clip shared by 'SNL' on X, cast members, the host, and guests typically take a moment to say goodbye to the audience and mingle on stage as the credits roll.

However, Wallen took a different approach. After a quick wave to the crowd, he quickly exited. Notably, Wallen only briefly stopped to speak to Madison, without acknowledging the rest of the cast.

Some cast members appeared to notice the odd exit, sparking speculation online about what was said and how people reacted.

Lip reader Nicola Hicking, speaking to UNILAD shared her insights into what Wallen said to Madison and what appeared to be happening in the background.

According to Hicking, Wallen was overheard saying, "Thank you all so much, I had a wonderful time thank you all mwah mwah mwah," before leaving.

On Twitter, a user speculated that 'SNL' veteran Mikey Day commented, "That was weird," referring to Wallen’s abrupt departure. However, Hicking offered a different interpretation, suggesting he actually said, “Chatting to you was really good.”

She also weighed in on what Colin Jost might have been saying when the camera cut to him, concluding that he appeared to say, “You gotta remember how he is feeling,” though this statement remains unclear without more context.

While no one knows for certain what prompted Wallen’s exit, the situation became even more intriguing when he posted a cryptic message on Instagram. Sharing a photo of an airport runway, he wrote, "Get me to God's country," seemingly referring to his home state of Tennessee.

Sources weigh in on Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit from ‘SNL’ stage

A source close to Morgan Wallen has weighed in on the singer’s abrupt exit from the SNL stage, offering clarity on the situation. 

According to the source, there was no ill intent behind Wallen’s quick departure or his subsequent social media post. 

The source emphasized that Wallen thoroughly enjoyed his time on the SNL stage. It was also pointed out that during rehearsals, Wallen had exited the stage in the same manner, suggesting he may not have been fully conscious of the camera’s presence when he left during the live broadcast.

The insider further emphasized that Wallen didn’t give much thought to how his actions might be interpreted by the public, insisting that there was no drama behind the moment.

Notably, according to Independent, Wallen’s recent 'SNL' appearance wasn’t his first time performing on the iconic stage.

He previously appeared in December 2020. However, Wallen had originally been scheduled to host an October 2020 episode, but was removed from the lineup after footage surfaced showing him partying and disregarding social distancing protocols amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

During his latest 'SNL' appearance, Wallen performed two tracks from his upcoming album. He kicked things off with 'I’m the Problem' before following up with 'Just in Case', both of which are from his highly anticipated LP set to release on May 16.