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Kenan Thompson says he thought Morgan Wallen’s exit from ‘SNL’ stage felt ‘abrupt’

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara, on the newest of 2 developments

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kenan Thompson is as confused as the rest of us about Morgan Wallen’s unusual exit from the “SNL” stage at the end

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2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Morgan Wallen raises eyebrows after walking off "SNL" stage

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Kenan Thompson says he thought Morgan Wallen’s exit from ‘SNL’ stage felt ‘abrupt’

    Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

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Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. Entertainment Weekly

    'SNL' musical guest Morgan Wallen awkwardly walks off stage during goodnights (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Saturday Night Live' musical guest Morgan Wallen made a fast exit at the end of the show's latest episode, awkwardly walking off the Studio 8H stage during its goodnights.

  2. New York Post

    Morgan Wallen sparks backlash for abruptly walking off ‘SNL’ stage: ‘Petty loser’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Morgan Wallen abruptly walked off the 'SNL' stage before the show was over after appearing as the musical guest, sparking backlash with fans online.

  3. Newsweek

    Morgan Wallen raises eyebrows after walking off "SNL" stage (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    After his latest appearance on the "SNL" stage this weekend, Morgan Wallen made a hasty exit as the credits were still rolling.

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Kenan Thompson says he thought Morgan Wallen’s exit from ‘SNL’ stage felt ‘abrupt’ (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kenan Thompson is as confused as the rest of us about Morgan Wallen’s unusual exit from the “SNL” stage at the end

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Kenan Thompson reacts to Morgan Wallen's 'SNL' early exit: 'It just felt so abrupt' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Kenan Thompson says Morgan Wallen's early exit during 'SNL' goodnights 'felt so abrupt.' 'I thought maybe he had to go to the potty,' he tells EW of seeing the musical guest rush off stage without saying goodbye to the cast.

  6. Rolling Stone

    Kenan Thompson Questions Morgan Wallen's 'Strange' and 'Abrupt' Exit From 'SNL' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Kenan Thompson felt thrown off by Morgan Wallen's exit from 'Saturday Night Live,' saying he found the singer's exit (and his post about it) strange.

  7. Variety

    Kenan Thompson Says Morgan Wallen’s ‘SNL’ Walk-Off Exit ‘Felt So Abrupt’ and His ‘God’s Country’ Post Was ‘Strange’: ‘What Are You Trying to Say?’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Kenan Thompson says Morgan Wallen's "SNL" walk-off exit "felt so abrupt" and questions the singer's "God's Country" Instagram post.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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