Comedian Kathy Griffin says she believes she has been effectively barred from appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” after nearly 15 years since her last appearance. In posts shared on Instagram, which are reported by multiple outlets, Griffin frames her claim as a likely “ban,” while also indicating she is not certain whether any official decision has been made. She links her allegation to what she describes as gatekeeping and a perceived double standard in late-night booking.
Griffin also criticizes Jimmy Fallon for hosting UFC fighter Conor McGregor. Several reports state that Griffin objects to McGregor’s presence on the show, citing that he was found liable in a 2024 sexual assault case and ordered to pay $257,000. She argues that featuring McGregor sends the wrong message and contrasts it with how other public figures may be treated. Across the coverage, Griffin’s central points are that she has not been invited again and that Fallon’s decision to interview McGregor reflects inconsistency in what she calls “controversy” in entertainment.
