Kathy Griffin Claims She Was 'Banned' From 'The Tonight Show'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Kathy Griffin claimed on Instagram that she has been banned from appearing on Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show," suggesting it may be due to her controversial nature or being deemed inappropriate.
- A representative for "The Tonight Show" declined to comment, while sources indicated Griffin's ban claim might be exaggerated; Fallon's team did not respond to requests for comment.
- Griffin criticized Fallon for hosting UFC star Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a 2024 sexual assault case and ordered to pay $257,000, calling it a "bad call" that sends a negative message about accountability to women and marginalized groups.
- McGregor appeared on "The Tonight Show" on June 16 to promote his upcoming UFC comeback fight against Max Holloway.
- Griffin urged that cancel culture should be reserved for those who truly deserve it and promoted her latest episode of "Kathy Griffin: Talk Your Head Off" on YouTube.
