Comedian Kathy Griffin claimed she has been banned from appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, suggesting it was due to her controversial reputation. In an Instagram post, Griffin stated she hasn't appeared on the show since 2014 when it aired at a different time slot.
Key Takeaways
Kathy Griffin accused Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' of banning her for being too controversial. Insiders deny any ban exists. Griffin also criticized Fallon for hosting Conor McGregor amid sexual assault allegations against him.
- Kathy Griffin claims she hasn't appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s show since 2014 due to a perceived ban
- Insiders close to Jimmy Fallon say there is no official ban on Griffin
- Griffin criticized Fallon for interviewing UFC fighter Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a civil sexual assault case
- The backlash against Fallon's interview with McGregor has been significant, including criticism from other celebrities
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1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Kathy Griffin's Appearance On Jimmy Fallon’s Show | 1 Difference | Griffin claims a perceived ban; insiders say otherwise. | ▼ |
| Conor Mcgregor's Legal Status | Broad Agreement | Found liable in civil case for sexual assault, no criminal conviction. |
Kathy Griffin's Appearance On Jimmy Fallon’s Show
▼Griffin claims a perceived ban; insiders say otherwise.
Conor Mcgregor's Legal Status
Broad AgreementFound liable in civil case for sexual assault, no criminal conviction.
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According to Daily Mail, insiders close to Fallon insist there is no ban on Griffin. A source told Daily Mail that the claim of a ban is unfounded, though representatives for Griffin have not provided further comment.
Griffin also criticized Fallon's decision to host UFC fighter Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a civil case involving sexual assault allegations. She argued that hosting McGregor sends a negative message to women and marginalized groups. HuffPost reported that Griffin compared the interview to Fallon's 2016 segment with Donald Trump, which she also criticized.
The backlash against Fallon's interview with McGregor has been significant. According to Daily Mail, actress Christina Ricci and singer Pink were among those who publicly condemned Fallon for giving a platform to McGregor amid the allegations. Griffin herself said it was time to decide whom to cancel, referencing her own history of being canceled after posting a controversial photo with a Trump-like mask in 2017.
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