Kathy Griffin says she is “really hurt” that she was not invited to appear as a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during Rosie O’Donnell’s week as host.
Griffin discusses the situation on her podcast and says she directly asked O’Donnell to be a guest on the show. Both outlets report the same basic account: Griffin’s reaction is disappointment, and she frames the issue around her attempt to secure an appearance during O’Donnell’s hosting stint. Neither source provides details about the show’s booking process or offers a response from Kimmel, O’Donnell, or the program regarding why Griffin was not included.
The coverage differs mainly in wording and emphasis—both describe Griffin’s feelings and her claim that she requested an invitation—without presenting additional evidence or alternative explanations.
