He started by saying that it is “a difficult” video for him, but it is necessary.
“I’m going to ‘SNL.’ Was getting ready for and I got a call from the show that I wouldn’t be able to play anymore, ”said Valen Lane. “And that’s because of the Covid protocol, which I can understand.”
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Valen Lane said he did not test positive for the Covid-19, but added that “my actions this past week were very short.”
“And they’ve obviously affected my long-term goals and my dreams,” he said. “I respect the show’s decision because I know I put them at risk and I own it. I apologize to SNL, my fans, my team for bringing me this opportunity and I let them down. “
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The 27-year-old singer said he believes he grew up doing something and will move away from the spotlight to do a little work for himself.
“I wish I could make the country music and my fans proud this Saturday, but I respect the decision once again,” he said. “Lorn Michaels (creator of ‘SNL’) really encouraged me a lot by letting me know, we’ll have another time for this, it means a lot to me, thank you.”
Bill Burr is set to host this weekend, and the new musical guest was not announced until Thursday morning.
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