Kathy Griffin Claims She Was ‘Banned’ From ‘The Tonight Show’ for Being ‘Too Controversial’ and Slams Jimmy Fallon for Hosting Conor McGregor

Comedian Kathy Griffin has claimed she's been banned from 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' saying she's too controversial for the program. Her complaint centers on host Jimmy Fallon's recent decision to book UFC fighter Conor McGregor. According to court findings from twenty twenty-four, McGregor was found liable in a sexual assault case and ordered to pay two hundred fifty-seven thousand dollars in damages. Griffin's Instagram statement highlights what she sees as an inconsistent standard for which guests are deemed too controversial to appear on the show.

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