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‘Impractical Jokers’ Star Accused of Sex Assault Checks Into Inpatient Program

Joe Gatto said he’s taking a step back from the public eye following the accusations.

Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto decided to cancel his upcoming tour and check into an inpatient facility after several women came forward to accuse him of sexual harassment and assault, according to People. The move comes less than a week after two women alleged that Gatto behaved inappropriately toward them. One TikTok user claimed he assaulted her at only 19 in a series of now-deleted videos. Gatto denied the allegations, but soon after, another woman who worked under Gatto claimed that he harassed her as well. She said she met Gatto at only 15 and that his behavior toward her shifted the minute she was 18. She said that she was previously warned about his lewd behavior, and claimed that Gatto asked for back massages and cuddles, grabbed her, and frequently asked her about her sex life. Gatto responded to the allegations by 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.” Now he’s taking time away from the limelight, part of what he called an “ongoing process” of working on himself.