(Fwrd Axis) — Impractical Jokers star, Joe Gatto, announced that he is splitting from his wife, Bessy Gatto, of eight years – and is taking a break from Impractical Jokers due to ‘personal issues’.
In a lengthy post on Instagram, Joe mentioned that he’s “devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished”, and thanked his fans for the laughs. He also highlights his relationship with co-stars Q, Murr, and Sal as being the ‘most important in his life.
Joe explained that he and his wife Bessy, whom he wed in 2013, were ‘amicably’ parting ways and would co-parent their two children.
The full post caption read:
‘I just wanted to let you all know that I will no longer be involved with Impractical Jokers. 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,’.
‘However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away.’
‘I just wanted to let you all know that I will no longer be involved with Impractical Jokers. 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,’ he began. ‘However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away.’
‘I just wanted to let you all know that I will no longer be involved with Impractical Jokers. 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,’ he began. ‘However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away.’
‘Outside of my family, my relationships with co-stars Murr, Q, and Sal have been the most important in my life. I know they will continue to make the world laugh,’ he penned.
‘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. They say that laughter is the best medicine, and I hope I’ve been able to provide some of that over the last decade.’
Fans flooded the post, which was shared late Friday night, expressing a mixture of support for the star and disappointment at his departure from Impractical Jokers.
The Show Must Go On
It’ll be really interesting to see how the Impractical Jokers (who have vowed to continue the show) fare without him, besides, he is the boldest, and one of the funniest after all… One thing’s for sure, he will be truly be missed.
The show, which concluded its 9th season (spanning over 11 years) last year, has already filmed season 10, with plans to air on America’s TruTV soon.
We’d like to wish Joe, and the entire cast and team of Impractical Jokers all the best! Here’s hoping that Joe’s departure doesn’t last long and that they’ll be back as the best comedic quartet soon. In the meantime, a trio will do just fine.
