Joe Gatto Comedian Denies Sexually Assaulting Fan … Admits to ‘Poor Judgment’
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“Impractical Jokers” alum Joe Gatto has denied a TikToker’s viral allegation that he sexually assaulted her when she was 19 in 2023.
The comedian told TMZ in a statement … he “used poor judgment” in the past and has therefore “violated the trust of the people” he loves … but is confident anyone who knows him knows he “wouldn’t assault anyone.”
He adds, “Working on myself is an ongoing process, and I am now going to take some time away from the public eye to focus my energies where I need to.”
Joe notably left the popular truTV series in January 2022 over “some issues” in his personal life … and simultaneously announced his separation from his wife of nearly a decade, Bessy Gatto. They reconciled in 2023.
TikTok user joozyb accused Joe of sexually assaulting her just after he got back together with Bessy in a series of TikTok videos she began sharing Thursday.
She claims their first interaction occurred when she and her mother saw him at a brunch and asked for a photo. After that, she says she DMd him in hopes of snagging free tickets to his Milwaukee show at the Pabst Theater.
Joe indeed had a show at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on Sept. 8, 2023, according to a website for shows in the area. Joozyb says he granted her two tickets with meet-and-greet access.
After the meet-and-greet, she alleges she and the reality star spoke again via Instagram direct messages … and that’s when Joe gave her directions to his hotel room.
The TikToker admits to being drunk and agreeing to meet him, which is when the alleged assault allegedly occurred. While she has not gone into detail, she claims “some stuff happened” … and even posted a photo of her bruised butt — which she says Joe allegedly caused with his teeth.
The user says Joe used “vanish mode” on their DMs, meaning they disappear once the conversation is exited. However, she shared an image she allegedly took from inside the unnamed hotel after the assault. The alleged metadata shows the messages were sent hours after the Milwaukee show.
TMZ reached out to Gatto’s representatives and the TikToker for comment … so far, no word back.
Logan and Jake Paul Love Lives On Full Display For TV Show … ‘Not Easy’ Getting Nina and Jutta on Board
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Logan and Jake Paul made a name for themselves documenting their lives for millions of fans, but they’re now peeling the curtain back even more in a new reality TV show … and they tell TMZ Sports viewers will see them in a way they’ve never shown the world — until now.
The Paul Bros’ Max Original series, “Paul American,” is slated to hit the platform on Thursday … and we chatted with the two sensations about what the process was like for them leading up to the big premiere.
While they have no shortage of experience in front of the camera, Logan and Jake admitted it was a struggle to give up control over their content to someone else.
“I think the biggest thing is, like, in the vlogs, you kind of stop filming when it’s the moments that get serious in our serious life,” Jake said. “With reality TV, those are the moments where you keep filming and then you put it out there.”
“So, I think everyone in the family had to get used to all of the madness being out there and the drama that comes with it within the family.”
“I think it’s been pretty crazy and caused a lot of family issues, but here we are. March 27, it’s gonna be great!!”
Logan shared a similar take … adding, “It was intimate and it felt a little invasive at first.”
“When you’re filming a reality show, what makes it good is the ability to be vulnerable and sometimes it’s not easy to do that with 10 extra people in the room who are essentially like strangers at first with big cameras pointing in your face.”
“But it’s what we signed up for and we put entertainment first, kind of over our own best interests and I think we have a really, really good product.”
Not only have the Pauls found success in every venture they’ve pursued, their personal lives have reached new heights recently, too — 29-year-old Logan is engaged to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Nina Agdal and the two welcomed a child together last year … while Jake, 28, is in a relationship with world champion speed skater Jutta Leerdam.
Naturally, their romances are featured heavily in the show … but Logan said some serious discussions were required first.
“[It was] not easy and I don’t know if they’re like, still fully on board,” he said. “Which is a shame because they’re both just so great. We have such amazing partners that, like, I want to show off Nina to the world and I convinced her to do the show and I’m glad I did because, obviously, she’s an integral part of my life. She’s like, half of my life and now there’s one more of us in my daughter, which is literally born on reality TV, which is crazy.”
“But we got the ladies on board and truthfully, it’s part of why this show is even being made because it’s a side of our lives — our love lives — that the internet has never seen before.”
Even Logan was surprised by what the cameras captured … especially how Jake interacts with his girlfriend.
“As his brother, it’s crazy to see what Jake Paul in love looks like and I think people are going to be shocked by it.”
As for their promo that duped fans into thinking a boxing match was going down … we asked what a Paul vs. Paul bout would result in financially — and there’s more on that in episode one.
The project goes live in just a few days … and the Logang and Paulers — and any fans of entertainment, for that matter — are surely in for a treat!!
Before this glammed-up girl with beads, bows and ponytails turned into a super star and a pop princess, she was just goin’ ham with the costume jewelry … and dancin’ up a storm when she was just 6 years old …
She first emerged on the scene when she became the first Canadian finalist on the competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Her dance moves are always going viral — most recently with her song “Revolving Door.”
Need one more lil’ hint? You can’t spell ‘Tate’ without ‘ate!’
Blue Jays Fan Lunar Eclipse During Baseball Game … Man Pulls Down Pants, Moons Camera
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It might be sunny down at Major League Baseball Spring Training in Florida, but the moon came out early during one game — ’cause a mischievous fan pulled down his pants and mooned the camera!
The Toronto Blue Jays were taking on the Philadelphia Phillies Friday at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL … and, one fan behind the plate appeared to be talking to a pal on the phone.
This isn’t abnormal at baseball games — where the fans behind the plate are in full-view of the audience at home … but, most of the time these fans give a wave or a thumb’s up to the folks at home.
This Blue Jays fan decided to take it a step further … unbuckling his pants, turning around and showing his crack to everyone watching.
Watch the clip for yourself … the woman with him is clearly laughing while trying to stop him — though we can’t imagine everyone at home was happy to see this Jays fan’s tail feathers.
BTW … the Blue Jays won Friday — though the exhibition games have no bearing on the standings — so, maybe this fan’s butt is actually a good luck charm?
We’ve reached out to Major League Baseball and local police to see if any investigation is underway … so far, no word back.