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Wallen's 'SNL' Exit Sparks Laughter Amid Star-Studded Show

4/6/2025

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Morgan Wallen's dramatic departure from "SNL" sparked laughter as cast member James Austin Johnson, in a Trump impersonation, quipped about Wallen's Instagram plea to "Get me to God's country." The episode was packed with humor, including jabs at Trump's tariffs and a surprise appearance by Mike Myers as Elon Musk. Jack Black hosted, with Elton John and Brandi Carlile lighting up the stage as musical guests.

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Morgan Wallen's dramatic departure from "SNL" sparked laughter as cast member James Austin Johnson, in a Trump impersonation, quipped about Wallen's Instagram plea to "Get me to God's country." The episode was packed with humor, including jabs at Trump's tariffs and a surprise appearance by Mike Myers as Elon Musk. Jack Black hosted, with Elton John and Brandi Carlile lighting up the stage as musical guests.