In March, the country star performed two songs on the NBC sketch show from his upcoming album, I’m the Problem, including the title track and “Just in Case.” During the closing credits, Wallen was seen standing next to guest host Mikey Madison, a newly minted best actress Oscar winner for her role in Anora .

Appearing on a recent episode of Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley — which, for the record, is very satirical — the 32-year-old was asked about the walk-off and whether the SNL cast made him “mad,” to which he replied: “No, I was ready to go home. I’d been there all week.”