Late Night host Jimmy Fallon has come under heavy criticism for inviting polarizing MMA fighter Conor McGregor on The Tonight Show as McGregor prepares for his comeback to the ring. Once regarded as one of UFC’s most popular figures, McGregor has faced a series of controversies in recent years, including sexual assault allegations by Nikita Hand. He will step back into the ring on July 11, marking his first fight since 2021. Fans made their feelings clear in the comment section of the video.
Internet calls out Jimmy Fallon for Conor McGregor interview
Beloved late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon has come under fire after inviting Conor McGregor to his show. McGregor, who was one of the biggest names in UFC in the last decade, faced multiple controversies over the last few years, including allegations of sexual assault by Nikita Hand.
Amidst controversies and legal battles, the professional fighter will make his comeback to the ring on July 11. He will face UFC veteran Max Holloway in his first match since 2021. McGregor’s appearance was to promote his upcoming fight.
Though McGregor discussed a variety of topics on The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon, fans of the show were more concerned about the moral stance of the fighter’s appearance. This was clear in the comment section of the video featuring the interaction between McGregor and Fallon on YouTube.
“As an Irish person who has been watching Fallon for many years now and always loved him, I won’t be watching him anymore,” one user wrote in the comment section. “It’s amazing to me that you haven’t at least deleted this yet,” another user wrote about the backlash to the appearance. “Every time a powerful man gets welcomed back onto a major platform like nothing happened, the message is clear: if you’re famous enough, accountability is optional. The real tragedy isn’t seeing McGregor on TV. It’s watching people in media help rehabilitate his image,” another user added.
Jimmy Fallon or his reps have not yet commented on the backlash.
