New York Roasts Morgan Wallen After His SNL Exit—Was It Deserved?

Country Star Faces Backlash Following Controversial SNL Appearance

Morgan Wallen, the chart-topping country artist, found himself in hot water yet again—this time after his abrupt Saturday Night Live exit. New Yorkers and SNL fans didn’t hold back, trolling the singer mercilessly after his performance stirred up fresh backlash.

The controversy stems from Wallen’s past behavior, including a viral video earlier this year where he was caught using a racial slur. Despite issuing an apology, many argue his return to the spotlight was premature. His SNL appearance only reignited the debate.

Why New York Isn’t Letting It Go

New Yorkers have a reputation for holding public figures accountable—and they didn’t miss their chance with Wallen. Social media erupted with memes, jokes, and criticism, questioning why SNL gave him a platform in the first place.

• Past Scandals: Wallen’s history of controversial behavior made his SNL booking contentious.
• Fan Reactions: While some fans defended him, others called for accountability.
• SNL’s Role: Critics argue the show shouldn’t have platformed him given his past actions.

Did Wallen’s Performance Make Things Worse?

Instead of quieting critics, Wallen’s performance seemed to amplify the backlash. Some viewers claimed his appearance was underwhelming, while others felt it was a tone-deaf PR move.

One Twitter user wrote: "SNL had a chance to take a stand but chose ratings over principles."

Another countered: "People deserve second chances. He apologized—what more do they want?"

What Do You Think?

• Was Morgan Wallen’s SNL appearance justified, or should he have been barred?
• Do celebrities get too many second chances when they make offensive mistakes?
• Is cancel culture too harsh, or does it hold people accountable?
• Should SNL be more selective with its musical guests?
• Would the reaction have been different if Wallen wasn’t a country artist?