Conor McGregor appeared on Jimmy Fallon‘s NBC late-night talk show in June 2026. However, due to the fighter’s past sexual assault case, the host received a ton of backlash both for including him on the show and for not addressing the controversy during their conversation. Now, comedian Kathy Griffin is weighing in, revealing she’s been banned from the show for quite some time.
Griffin released a new episode of her YouTube series “Talk Your Head Off” at the tail end of June 2026. In it, she addressed the Fallon/McGregor situation by saying, “Now I have not done the Jimmy Fallon show since it was on at 12:30 Eastern and Pacific.”
She went on to speculate, “So I guess I’m banned from the Fallon show or inappropriate or too controversial.” From there, she stated that when a celebrity is banned from a talk show, they’re typically not informed but are simply never invited to appear.
Regarding McGregor, the 65-year-old said, “I do think it was a bad move to have convicted rapist Conor McGregor on.”
Griffin continued her commentary of Conor McGregor’s interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” by discussing how his continued inclusion in popular culture impacts women. According to her, “I think the Fallon folks made a mistake by having Conor McGregor on.”
She continued, “I think it sends yet another message to women and marginalized folks everywhere that we’re not equal and you can do anything to us and the perpetrators are still gonna be out there being glorified.” After that, Griffin stated that it reminded her of when Fallon interviewed Donald Trump on his show and “petted his hair.”
The comedian also likened the situation to Trump’s hosting “Saturday Night Live” during his first presidential run. She added, “I think it’s time we kind of make up our minds about who we’re gonna cancel and who we’re not.”
Griffin concluded, “As the kids say: do better.”
Fans Are Still Slamming Jimmy Fallon Over The Interview
Fallon, like most late-night talk show hosts, is no stranger to controversy. However, for many, his decision to feature Conor McGregor on his show was a bridge too far. Now, following Griffin revealing she’s more than likely banned from the show, many are calling out the host’s morals.
One person wrote, “Conor McGregor is a welcome guest, but Kathy Griffin is not? Jesus, Jimmy Fallon, do better.” Someone else said about Griffin, “You have always been on the right side; it’s just taken everyone else a little longer to catch up.”
A different person stated, “Jimmy’s show should be canceled. An apology is not enough.” Another social media user also referenced Trump’s appearance on Fallon’s show, saying, “He had Trump on his show, laughing and smiling and having a good time. Did you all miss that?”
Someone else chimed in, writing, “Jimmy is not as cool as we used to think he was. Not a fan. Used to be.” Lastly, another person said, “He needs to give an explanation of why he thought McGregor was a good guest for the show? It’s embarrassing.”
The Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Case Stemmed From A 2018 Incident
According to Complex, McGregor was accused of sexual assault by Nikita Hand, stemming from an incident from 2018. In 2024, an Irish court found him liable, and she was awarded damages. He later released a statement on X.
He said, “People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches. I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.”
McGregor added, “As much as I regret it, everything that happened that night was consensual.” The fighter then tried to appeal the decision, but the motion was later denied.
Kathy Griffin Isn’t The Only Celebrity To Call Out Fallon For The McGregor Interview
According to The Daily Beast, actress Christina Ricci also made her feelings known about Fallon hosting McGregor on his show. She did so by sharing a viral post on social media. It began, “Conor McGregor r-ped a woman so brutally that the EMT who saw her commented on the severity of her bruising.”
The post continued, “She also had to have the tampon she was using when he r-ped her surgically removed, as it had been shoved so far inside her. Why the ABSOLUTE F— is this piece of human garbage being given a platform on Jimmy Fallon’s show? Shame on you, Jimmy.”
The caption read, “We need to stop pretending like r-pe is OK. Men. What the f— are we doing here?”
