Joe Gatto faces sexual assault allegations from fan: Impractical Jokers star under scrutiny
Joe Gatto, beloved for his role on Impractical Jokers, is at the center of controversy after a TikTok user (@joozyb) accused him of sexual assault.
The accusation quickly gained attention after the TikToker posted a video on X on March 21, where she said, "I got sxually assaulted by Joe Gatto, the Impractical Joker."
She expressed regret that her story went viral, stating, "I'm sorry if you don't wanna believe it...The people you idolize are not always gonna be good. They're gonna do shtty things and they're gonna take advantage of, they're gonna take advantage of people."
The fan revealed that she had been sharing her experience with Gatto for over a year before the viral TikTok, saying she had tried to reach out to other celebrities to tell her story but only gained attention after the video post.
She later remarked, "I think some of it was my fault," while explaining that she had posted proof of her claims and hadn't yet revealed all the details.
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She posted several alleged texts exchanged with the comedian, along with a photo of a bruise she claimed to have gotten after the incident, writing, "probably going to get taken down but here's what he did...With his TEETH."
Further context was provided in the form of a photo with Gatto from when they met in person, which she shared as part of a video with text conversation receipts.
The TikTok user also revealed messages with Gatto following a meet-and-greet after one of his shows, where she had told him she bought tickets to attend, even though she didn’t have a companion.
She claimed he responded positively, telling her he would leave meet-and-greet passes for her. Allegedly, Gatto later told her, "So happy you loved it. And sorry I made you cry. Haha," referring to her emotional reaction.
Despite sharing a series of alleged text exchanges, it's not clear when or how the alleged assault occurred. The TikToker has not yet revealed further specifics, and as of now, her claims remain unverified.
Fans are left to grapple with these troubling accusations as they await more information.