Former “Impractical Jokers” star Joe Gatto has issued a response after a girl posted a sexual assault allegation towards the 48-year-old comic over TikTok on Thursday.
“I’ve used poor judgment and because of this have violated the belief of the individuals I really like most,” Gatto stated 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 must.”
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 word beneath, I simply wished 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 associates, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to constructing this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been completed. Nonetheless, because of some points in my private life, I’ve to step away. Bessy and I’ve determined to amicably half methods, so now I must deal with being one of the best father and co-parent to our two unbelievable children.”
“Impractical Jokers” is at the moment on its eleventh season and now airs on TBS. In Gatto’s absence, comedians like Eric André have stuffed the fourth solid slot.
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