Dear Joe Gatto,
Where do I start? I am writing to express my profound disappointment when I learned of the recent allegations against you. A 19-year-old TikToker, known as “joozyb,” has accused you of sexual assault, claiming the incident occurred in Milwaukee during one of your shows in September 2023. She alleges that during the assault, you left a brutal bite mark, resulting in a painful bruise.
I assume you know about this considering that following these accusations, you canceled all your upcoming tour dates/shows and announced your decision to enter an inpatient treatment facility to focus on “personal growth”. Seems like a guilty conscience to me.. In your statement, you expressed gratitude to your friends, fans, and family for their support during this challenging time.
Subsequently, a second woman, a former employee, has come forward with claims of inappropriate behaviour. She alleges that you became flirtatious and made sexual inappropriate jokes when she turned 18 and that you engaged in highly inappropriate topics and very nonconsensual touching, requesting odd things like back massages, and making frequent inquiries into her sex life.
These revelations are deeply disturbing. As someone who has admired your work on “Impractical Jokers,” and grown up watching your show, it’s devastating to even think about you in this new light, completely different from the person I believed you to be. You said in a later 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.” However taking into consideration this serious allegation, I am heartbroken. Your friend Murr, also from the Impractical Jokers, has recently had messages surface, and to say they’re creepy and weird just doesn’t seem fitting. Reading his countless conversations with a minor (16) is sickening, saying things like “as long as you never… and I mean never… tell anyone”, talking about their relationship. Furthermore saying things like “I love you” and “you’re so cute” while being well aware of her age.
Seeing the dark sides to people I grew up watching and admiring, wasn’t on my 2025 bucket list; to say I’m disappointed is an understatement. It’s not looking too good for you, Joe. I can’t lie. I pray this isn’t true, but it’s all looking a little too plausible. The impact of such extends beyond personal disappointment, they challenge the trust and respect that fans have placed in you over the decade you’ve been in the spotlight.
I sincerely hope that these allegations are investigated and that the truth is brought to light. My thoughts are with all those who are involved, and I trust that justice will prevail in time. I hope you have the day you deserve.
Sincerely,
An ex fan, Rileigh
