People are mostly upset about Jimmy Fallon having Conor McGregor on The Tonight Show. Coverage says the backlash focused on Fallon giving McGregor a friendly platform while not addressing the sexual-assault case that has followed him.

What people are saying

  • Critics said the interview looked like image-polishing for McGregor.
  • Actress Christina Ricci publicly criticized the booking as well.
  • The online reaction also tied the backlash to McGregor’s ongoing controversy and legal history.

Why it matters

The issue isn’t just the guest itself — it’s that Fallon’s show is being seen as helping normalize someone many viewers consider deeply controversial. That’s why the reaction has been so sharp and immediate.

Other recent backlash

Fallon has also faced criticism before for hosting Greg Gutfeld , though that was a separate controversy from the current McGregor wave.

TL;DR: The upset is mainly about Conor McGregor appearing on Fallon’s show, with critics saying the interview ignored the serious allegations around him.