Joe Gatto has voluntarily checked into an inpatient treatment facility and reportedly canceled his ongoing comedy tour following sexual misconduct allegations from two women, including a former employee. The former 'Impractical Jokers' star shared a statement via People magazine on March 26: "Having taken some time to reflect, I've decided to voluntarily enter an inpatient program to continue working on myself."
The announcement comes just days after a TikTok user, known as @joozyb, accused the married comedian of sexually assaulting her in Milwaukee in 2023, when she was 19. She posted alleged evidence, including images of bruises, claiming the incident occurred after one of Gatto's shows. Gatto denied the assault in a statement to Page Six on March 22 but admitted to using "poor judgment" and "violating the trust of the people I love most."
A second accuser, who spoke anonymously to People, claimed she worked for Gatto and was warned by colleagues that he could be "flirty and handsy." She alleged inappropriate behavior starting when she was 18, including unwanted massages, flirtatious comments, and repeated inquiries about her sex life. She said Gatto often acted jealous when she posted photos with her boyfriend.
The comedian's current tour, Let's Get Into It, which began in January and was set to run through mid-June, is reportedly canceled, though no formal announcement has been made on which dates are affected.
Despite the controversy, Gatto thanked his supporters, saying, "I want to thank my friends, fans, and my family for all their support, especially in the last couple of days."
Joe Gatto is married to his wife, Bessy, and the couple shares two children, Milana and Remington.
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