NEW YORK: Jack White will be the last-minute replacement musical guest on Saturday Night Live after country singer Morgan Wallen was dropped for breaking COVID-19 protocols.
Wallen was removed as musical guest on Thursday after TikTok videos showed him partying last weekend without a mask on among a large group of people. Lorne Michaels announced White as a fill-in Friday on the Today show.
Calling somebody on a Thursday to be here for Friday, its complicated,” said Michaels. “It has to be people who are ready to go. And hes always good on the show.
Wallen apologized for what he called his pretty short-sighted actions Thursday. I respect the shows decision because I know that I put them in jeopardy and I take ownership for this, the 27-year-old said.
Michaels said the show will invite Wallen again in the future.
Saturday Night Live, which will be hosted this Saturday by comedian Bill Burr, resumed live in-studio shows last weekend with a smaller live audience. Guests were required to take a COVID-19 test and temperature check at arrival, and wear masks inside the building.
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