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IMPRACTICAL JOKERS’ JOE GATTO ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM SHOW, CITES PERSONAL LIFE ‘ISSUES’
Bessy Gatto and Joe Gatto announced their split after nine years of marriage on Dec. 31.
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Gatto previously shared the same video on his Instagram.
“Loved to be able to bring my kids to work It filled my heart with such happiness to share the stage with those amazing little humans,” he wrote. “And thanks to all the great folks at the Paramount theater for having me. Can’t wait to come back.”
The couple announced their split after nine years of marriage in an Instagram post on New Year’s Eve that has since been deleted from Bessy’s page.
“With love and respect, we have decided to separate,” Bessy captioned a photo of the pair, as quoted by People magazine. “Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together. We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!”
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Joe Gatto previously announced he will not be involved with the upcoming 10th season of the show amid a divorce from his wife.
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That same day, Gatto announced on his Instagram page that he was leaving “Impractical Jokers” after nine seasons.
“Alongside my friends, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished,” wrote Gatto in his lengthy post. “However, due to some issues in my personal life, 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.”
“Outside of my family, my relationships with Murr, Q and Sal have been the most important in my life,” he noted about his truTV co-stars Sal Vulcano, Brian “Q” Quinn and James “Murr” Murray. “I know they will continue to make the world laugh. And even though the four of us are the ones who you all see, this show is only possible due to the hard work of the talented crew members who work behind the scenes. I am very thankful to have worked with each and every one of them.”
“To all of the amazing fans, thank you for allowing me to make you laugh with Jokers,” Gatto continued. “They say that laughter is the best medicine, and I hope I’ve been able to provide some of that over the last decade. Seeing you laugh has been my own medicine, particularly in these weird and difficult times we find ourselves.”
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(L-R) Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto, and James Murray, winners of Best Comedy / Game Show for ‘Impractical Jokers’ during the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards in Los Angeles, California.
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“As I work through the challenges I am facing, I hope to and am excited to create new ways to entertain you,” Gatto concluded in his post.
“Impractical Jokers” will return without Gatto on April 2, People magazine reported. Celebrity guests are expected to appear throughout the season to fill his spot.
