34 Celebrities Who Managed to Get Themselves Banned From Places

It's surprisingly easy to get banned from any old place in your town. If you have a few too many brewskies at your local bar and mistake a broom closet for the bathroom, you may not find yourself welcomed back there any time soon. Still, any ol’ idiot can manage to pull that off. What’s much more impressive is to find yourself being such a nightmare that you manage to get yourself banned from an entire television show or an entire country. That’s a banishment you can brag about.

Not all of these celebrity banishments are embarrassing, some were earned by standing up for political beliefs or against oppression, and we’d say that’s usually pretty rad. But hey, it’s a banishment all the same, and they still ended up on this list of celebrities who aren’t allowed in certain places every again.

34 Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks LETTERMAN CRACKED.COM Bill Hicks, a stand-up comedy icon now mostly name-dropped on bad podcasts, was banned from Letterman when he dared make fun of... Billy Ray Cyrus. C'mon man, if someone's famous for having a bodacious mullet, I'm pretty sure they're fair game. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

33 Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant THE DAILY SHOW CRACKED.COM According to Jon Stewart, the affable Brit was not so affable on set, being a bit of a nightmare to deal with. As a result, Grant was never asked back. Just imagine it. Er, terribly sorry, but if there are poppyseeds on my bagel I'll kill you and your family, old chum. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

32 Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard LETTERMAN CRACKED.COM At one point, Bernhard and Letterman were good friends and she made regular appearances. However, Letterman got word Bernhard was poo-pooing him among industry pals. Bernhard denied it, but Letterman denied her any future appearences. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

31 Howie Mandel

Howie Mandel PIERS MORGAN LIVE CRACKED COM Howie Mandel does not get along with Piers Morgan. In his defense, not many people do. Angered by pranks Mandel pulled on him on America's Got Talent, Piers Morgan banned him from his subsequent talk show. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

30 Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait THE TONIGHT SHOW GRACKED.COM With a name like Bobcat Goldthwait, you either become a comedian or a bounty hunter. Goldthwait was banned from Leno's Tonight Show after setting fire to a couch on air. Leno was reportedly furious that something entertaining had happened on his show. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

29 Alec Baldwin

The Philippines once banned Alec Baldwin from entering the country. He'd made a joke about ordering a mail order bride from the Philippines, which apparently made the authorities there furious. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

28 Akon

The country of Sri Lanka prohibited Akon from ever going there. The problem? Akon's music video, which shows a wild pool party taking place in front of a Buddha statue. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

27 Mike Tyson

In 2012, New Zealand banned Mike Tyson from entering the country. It was because of his rape conviction in the US twenty years before that. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

26 Selena Gomez

Russia told Selena Gomez that she couldn't get a visa to enter the country. ra ed Apparently, it was because of a new law that allowed authorities to refuse entry to pro-LGBT music artists. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

25 Katy Perry

China declared that Katy Perry was prohibited from entering the country. Mainly it's because she wore a sunflower dress at a Taiwn concert - and sunflowers are symbols of an anti-Chinese movement. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

24 Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers THE TONIGHT SHOW CRACKED.COM Joan Rivers was a permanent guest host on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show... until she launched a competing show, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers, on FOX. Her ban lasted until Jimmy Fallon invited Rivers back on in 2014 to play Karaoke Pictionary or whatever. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

23 The Kardashians

The Kardashians ANDERSON LIVE CRACKED.COM Our first family ban! This one wasn't borne out of bad blood, but simple boredom. Anderson Cooper explained that they're already everywhere and he has nothing new to say to them, so why have them on? When Kris Jenner is emperor, you will be punished for this. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

22 Jackie Mason

Jackie Mason ED SULLIVAN SHOW CRACKED.COM An appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was your ticket to the big time. Unfortunately, Jackie Mason's hand signal in response to Ed's signal to wrap up his set was misinterpreted as a middle finger. So... Jackie Mason almost accidentally invented punk? — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

21 Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried THE HOWARD STERN SHOW AL CRACKED.COM Gottfried, known for the possession of a unique voice that would make an angle grinder blush, was banned from The Howard Stern Show for spitting on cupcakes backstage as a joke. Those cupcakes are the only thing getting some people through the day, man. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

20 Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg got banned from entering Norway because (of course) of weed. LARD - INLAPD. He'd tried to get with a truly tiny amount of marijuana, just 0.3 oz, but they found it and banned him for two years. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

19 Martin Scorsese

In 1997, China banned Martin Scorsese from stepping on Chinese soil. It was because he'd made Kundun, a movie about the Dalai Lama, whom China isn't terribly sympathetic to. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

18 Martha Stewart

Turns out, Martha Stewart was once denied entry to the United Kingdom. It was because she'd served jail time in the US - according to UK Border Agency rules, that made her ineligible for a visa. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

17 Odd Future

Odd Future got banned entirely from playing concerts in New Zealand. It was for several reasons, including incidents at past performances in which they have incited violence. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

16 Justin Bieber

China absolutely refused to allow Justin Bieber to perform there. It was because his inappropriate manner has caused public discontent, according to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

15 Howard Stern

Howard Stern THE TONIGHT SHOW GRAGKED.COM Stern was banned after his tension with Leno, a mutual dislike, came to a head with a Tonight Show appearance where he brought out adult performers and interrupted other interviews, resulting in a ban. Try hitching a ride in one of his funny little cars now, Stern! — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

14 Gary Busey

Gary Busey egel THE HOWARD STERN SHOW Foun Children CRACKED.COM Brain damage from a motorcycle accident had an unfortunate effect on Gary Busey's personality. This was on display when he thought it would be funny to chase around and attempt to pick up Howard Stern, resulting in a ban from the show. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

13 Oprah

Oprah LETTERMAN CRACKED.COM Oprah has ascended to the pantheon of single-name fame, but she didn't do it on Letterman. Their feud began with Letterman pranking her into paying for his dinner, but they've since made up. You know the rules: if you want a free dinner, check under your seats!!!! — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

12 Madonna

Madonna PIERS MORGAN LIVE CRACKED.COM Piers Morgan announced that Madonna was banned from Piers Morgan Live for offenses spanning from bread-throwing to misinformation to dustups with photographers. Said Madonna, I don't get to hang out with Piers Morgan anymore? Dang! — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

11 Jay Leno

Jay Leno CONAN CRACKED.COM After Leno ceded The Tonight Show to Conan O'Brien only to take the show back months later, the two aren't exactly BFFs. O'Brien has said Leno won't appear on Conan except as a musical guest, because that would be funny. Imagine! Jay Leno, being funny! — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

10 Miley Cyrus

The Dominican Republic said Miley Cyrus was not allowed to perform. It was because she undertakes acts that go against morals and customs, which are punishable by Dominican law, so that's that. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

9 Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain got a total ban from ever entering Azerbaijan. He'd been in a contested part of the country without special permission, so he got banned from coming to Azerbaijan at all. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

8 DJ Zedd

China banned DJ Zedd because he liked one tweet from South Park. It was a pretty innocuous tweet, but the issue was that South Park relentlessly criticizes the Chinese government. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

7 Tyler the Creator

Turns out, the United Kingdom banned Tyler the Creator from their country. The issue was Tyler's lyrics from 2009 and 2011, which the UK says are homophobic and intolerant. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

6 Paris Hilton

Japan once banned Paris Hilton from coming into the country at all. FO EAL CHA AW She'd just gotten arrested for possession of cocaine a month earlier in the US, which meant Japan closed its doors to her. CRACKED.COM — **Source:** **15 Celebs We Didn’t Know Got Banned From Other Countries**

5 Artie Lange

Artie Lange THE TONIGHT SHOW CRACKED.COM The rare good-guy ban: comedian Artie Lange has struggled with substance abuse throughout his life. After an appearance on Conan's Tonight Show where he seemed to be under the influence, Conan banned him until he promised to get clean and sober. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

4 Keith Olbermann

Keith Olbermann PIERS MORGAN LIVE CRACKED.COM Piers Morgan explained in 2011 that he'd banned Keith Olbermann from his show. Morgan said, it's a temporary ban, designed to confuse and bemuse him, and hopefully engender a violent reaction. No wonder he later found his calling as a Twitter troll. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

3 Harmony Korine

Harmony Korine LETTERMAN CRACKED.COM Director of Lisa Frank ketamine dream Spring Breakers and famous weirdo Harmony Korine was banned from Late Night with David Letterman after stealing from Meryl Streep's purse backstage. I assume Meryl Streep's purse is filled with Oscars. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

2 Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer PIERS MORGAN LIVE CRACKED COM When Piers Morgan Live showed a photo of Grammer's ex-wife after promising the relationship would be off-limits, Grammer walked off set, earning him a ban. Getting real you can't voluntarily never come back if we ban you first! vibes here. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

1 Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin ...LOTS ... OF THEM CRACKED COM In terms of pure numbers, Kathy Griffin has been putting in the work. Her unfiltered style of comedy has earned her bans from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, Today, The View, Today, and The Late Show with David Letterman. — **Source:** **19 Celebs Who Got Themselves Banned From TV Shows**

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