Jimmy Fallon has received backlash after inviting controversial MMA star Conor McGregor on his show ahead of his return to the ring. Formerly one of the biggest stars in UFC history, McGregor has been embroiled in several controversies in recent years, including allegations of sexual assault made by Nikita Hand. He is set to compete in his first match since 2021 on July 11, 2026.
Jimmy Fallon faces backlash for hosting Conor McGregor on Tonight Show
Jimmy Fallon has received backlash after inviting Conor McGregor on The Tonight Show. The fan favorite host faced criticism from some viewers. It was because of the controversies McGregor has been involved in over the past few years. These include allegations of sexual assault against the veteran UFC fighter.
Despite the allegations and legal battles, McGregor, widely considered one of the finest fighters of the 2010s, is set to return to the ring on July 11, 2026. Ahead of his return, Jimmy Fallon invited the controversial fighter on his show. McGregor is scheduled to face UFC veteran Max Holloway.
Though the discussion between Fallon and McGregor spanned many topics, some viewers were more concerned with what was omitted. Many criticized Fallon for the appearance, and some even vowed not to watch his show again.
“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 on the YouTube video featuring McGregor. “As an Irishman, I am absolutely baffled that what I thought was such a prestigious talk show would give this absolute disgrace to our country a minute of its time. Jimmy Fallon and team WTAF,” another user wrote. “Why the hell would you give this man a platform? Wtf,” another user added.
Fallon and his representatives have not publicly commented on the criticism.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on ComingSoon.
