“Impractical Jokers” has always felt like a more family-friendly version of “Jackass,” with pranks that are usually pretty lighthearted in nature. But, while most of the gags are innocent enough and cause no real harm, there are actually some dark details about the four main cast members that you may not be aware of. There have been several scandals and shocking revelations over the years, from accusations of sexual assault to lawsuits from angry bystanders and former crew members. Some of these things involve pretty obscure information that you probably didn’t know about the Impractical Jokers guys, going all the way back to their first-ever relationships in some cases. What’s hiding under the rugs of these daring performers? Without further ado, here are some dark details about the “Impractical Jokers” cast that are pretty shocking.
Joe Gatto has been accused of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Former “Impractical Jokers” cast member Joe Gatto has been accused by two different women of sexual assault and harassment, respectively. The first set of accusations came from a TikTok user posting under the moniker joozyb, who claims that Gatto sexually assaulted her when she was 19 after they messaged each other on social media and he invited her back to his hotel room. “Yes he did S.A me,” she said on TikTok. “I’m sorry you guys don’t want to hear it.” Gatto denied these accusations in a statement to Page Six, saying: “I have used poor judgment and as a result have violated the trust of the people I love most. But anyone who knows me at all knows full well that I wouldn’t assault anyone.” The scandal surrounding Gatto deepened when a second woman came forward with accusations of sexual harassment. The woman, who, according to People, started working with Gatto on “Impractical Jokers” not long after graduating from college, said that he crossed personal lines with her. She claims that he touched her in a manner she found to be inappropriate and asked her to massage him. She also said that Gatto would message her privately on social media and call her “hot,” and that he would act possessive of her whenever she shared photos of her boyfriend. Following these accusations, Gatto opted to get treatment. “Having taken some time to reflect, I’ve decided to voluntarily enter an inpatient program to continue working on myself,” he told People in an exclusive statement. “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.” All upcoming dates on his comedy tour were canceled and Gatto seemingly won’t be returning to “Impractical Jokers” anytime soon. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Joe Gatto left the show after he and his wife split. This isn’t the first time that Joe Gatto has attracted negative attention for his personal life. When he quit “Impractical Jokers” in 2021, he explained via an Instagram post that it was so he could spend more personal time with his family. He said that he needed to be around his kids more because he and his wife were separating. “I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids,” he wrote. He went on to praise his co-workers and the show’s fans for brightening up his life and being supportive of his choices. After some time apart, the couple decided to give it another go. Gatto let the world know by honoring his tenth anniversary with Bessy on Instagram. He wrote, “Thanks for this decade. And I’m happy and hopeful that we will be able to get a few more in because we have proven with compassion, forgiveness, and an open heart we can do this.” The current status of the couple is unknown—the TikTok user who has accused Gatto of sexually assaulting her has claimed that the incident took place after the former “Impractical Jokers” star rekindled things with his wife. “He had JUST gotten back together with his wife,” she said in a TikTok post.
