Jimmy Fallon's appearance at the 2024 Paris faced i . There was widespread demand for him to be removed from the broadcast, with a disapproving fan on X, which used to be known as Twitter, writing: "NBC, get Jimmy Fallon out of there NOW and bring back..
.this is ruining every good feeling I had left about the Olympics." Viewers at what should have been a triumphant event, with one fan commenting: "Imagine carrying out your country's flag in a roaring arena at the Olympics and you have *checks notes* Jimmy Fallon yapping in your ear.
" As Fallon walked around engaging with flagbearers during their moment of glory, online sentiment grew increasingly negative, with people commenting that he was being a distraction. A frustrated viewer remarked: "nbc what the hell just let them walk the Olympics closing ceremony. What is this.
Jimmy Fallon leave them alone PLEASE." The sentiment was echoed by another fan who took to social media: "If I was a flag bearer representing my country at the Olympics and they were forcing me to talk to Jimmy Fallon instead of enjoying the moment I would say the c word on live national television.", reports .
Despite the generally positive reception of NBC's Olympic coverage, their decision to involve Jimmy Fallon has been criticized by fans. One fan expressed their disappointment on social media, saying: "It's wild how NBC has covered these Olympics so well in so many ways only to then turn around and put Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Fallon in the booth for t.