Kathy Griffin says she believes she's been banned from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, telling fans on Instagram that she hasn't appeared on the program since Fallon took over and that she assumes she's considered "too controversial." Griffin said shows rarely tell guests they're banned—they simply stop inviting them back. She also criticized Fallon for recently hosting UFC star Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a 2024 civil sexual assault case. Griffin argued that giving McGregor a national platform sends the wrong message to women and other marginalized groups.