Kathy Griffin Claims She Was ‘Banned’ From ‘The Tonight Show’ for Being ‘Too Controversial’ and Slams Jimmy Fallon for Hosting Conor McGregor
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Key Points:
- Kathy Griffin claimed on Instagram that she has been banned from appearing on Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show," suggesting she is considered too controversial or inappropriate for the program.
- 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 to the accuser.
- She argued that featuring McGregor sends a harmful message to women and marginalized communities by glorifying perpetrators of abuse.
- Representatives for "The Tonight Show" and Fallon did not comment, and sources indicated Griffin's claim about being banned might be exaggerated.
- Griffin encouraged viewers to watch her show "Kathy Griffin: Talk Your Head Off" on YouTube, emphasizing the need to reserve cancel culture for those who truly deserve it.
