'Impractical Jokers' Star Joe Gatto Seeks Treatment At In-Patient Facilty Amid Sexual Assault Allegation
Comedian Joe Gatto is entering an in-patient treatment after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Joe Gatto is entering an in-patient treatment after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.
The "Impractical Jokers" star canceled all upcoming tour dates, stating he's focusing on personal growth.
This comes after allegations surfaced by a TikTok user who claimed that Joe Gatto assaulted her in 2023 after an event.
Joe Gatto Enters Treatment Facility To Work On Himself
Gatto is stepping away from the spotlight to seek professional help following sexual assault and harassment allegations from multiple women.
In a statement, the "Impractical Jokers" star, 48, announced he is voluntarily entering an in-patient treatment program to focus on personal growth.
"Having taken some time to reflect, I've decided to voluntarily enter an in-patient program to continue working on myself," he said. "I just want to thank my friends, fans, and especially my family for all of their support — never more so than over the last few days."
A source confirmed to People Magazine that all of Gatto's upcoming tour dates have been canceled as he prioritizes his well-being.
Sexual assault and harassment allegations against Gatto surfaced on March 20, when a TikTok user known as "joozyb" alleged that the comedian assaulted her when she was 19, though the videos were later deleted.
"I got sexually assaulted by Joe Gatto, the 'Impractical Joker,'" she wrote in the now-viral post.
TikTok User Accuses Joe Gatto Of Sexual Assault After Milwaukee Show
In a second video, the accuser claimed the alleged incident occurred at a hotel following Gatto's stand-up show in Milwaukee in September 2023, shortly after he had reconciled with his wife.
She did not provide explicit details about the alleged assault but stated that "some stuff happened."
To support her claims, she shared screenshots of a DM exchange in which the "Misery Index" alum allegedly arranged for her to receive "two meet and greet passes" and complimented her appearance.
According to the alleged victim, they first met earlier that day at a brunch, where she admitted to "fangirling" over him.
She claimed they continued exchanging Instagram messages before and after the show.
Joe Gatto, known from Impractical Jokers, has refuted a TikToker’s accusation of sexual assault when she was 19, though he acknowledged exercising “poor judgment” following the widespread attention to her viral video. pic.twitter.com/TTeJtMDqMs
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