Former “Impractical Jokers” star Joe Gatto has issued a response after a lady posted a sexual assault allegation towards the 48-year-old comic over TikTok on Thursday.
“I’ve used poor judgment and in consequence have violated the belief of the individuals I really like most,” Gatto mentioned in a press release. “However anybody who is aware of me in any respect is aware of full effectively that I wouldn’t assault anybody. Engaged on myself is an ongoing course of, and I’m now going to take a while away from the general public eye to focus my energies the place I have to.”
Gatto was a founding member of truTV’s hit prank present “Impractical Jokers,” costarring alongside James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano. Beginning in 2011, Gatto appeared in 244 episodes in addition to “Impractical Jokers: The Film” till his departure from the collection in 2021.
“Sorry upfront for the lengthy and more-serious-than-usual notice beneath, I simply needed to allow you to all know that I’ll now not be concerned with ‘Impractical Jokers,’” Gatto wrote on Instagram on the time. “Alongside my buddies, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to constructing this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been achieved. Nevertheless, as a consequence of some points in my private life, I’ve to step away. Bessy and I’ve determined to amicably half methods, so now I have to deal with being the very best father and co-parent to our two unimaginable youngsters.”
“Impractical Jokers” is at present on its eleventh season and now airs on TBS. In Gatto’s absence, comedians like Eric André have crammed the fourth forged slot.
The post Joe Gatto Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Allcelbrities.
