Joe GattoThe victim’s suspicion is virtually no joke as she evaluates some serious allegations against him.
The actor is currently working on accusations of sexual assault by a woman who was 19 years old in 2023, and it’s all happening in Tiktok.
The Joe Gut scandal has been nearly two years since he was reunited with his estranged wife, Bessie Gut, after his first breakup in 2022.
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Tiktker recalls Joe Gut’s first meeting in Milwaukee in 2023
Tiktok users accused Joe of sexually assaulting her. She talked about her encounter with Joe during her performance in Milwaukee in September 2023.
She remembered being with her mother and sister at the restaurant where Joe was and urged her to request a photo with him. Later that day, she reportedly contacted the comedian on Instagram, hoping for a free ticket to his comedy show.
It appears Joe responded by giving two tickets for the show at the Pabst Theater on September 8, 2023, and giving him a pass he met.
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During this time, she exchanged messages directly with comedians on Instagram. She also noted that Joe switched the conversation to vanish mode. This is a feature that allows the message to disappear after the message is displayed or when the chat is finished.
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The duo reportedly had an unpleasant encounter in Joe’s hotel room
She claims that Joe had provided her with directions to his hotel, and upon arrival she was led to the elevator where someone accompanied her and pressed the button.
She did not provide explicit details about what happened next, but she suggested that “some things happened.” Her video also displayed images of the hotel and a time stamp showing her departure at 2:26am on September 9th, 2023.
She concluded her message and acknowledged the weight of her words and expressed the difficulty of moving forward with such a key figure. Tiktoker at the end of her video highlighted what happened shortly after she turned 19 and the actor reconciled with his wife.
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Tiktoker claimed she shared an experience of abuse for a year
The poster pointed out that she had posted about her experiences for over a year, and wondered why her story suddenly attracted audiences. In her words, “I was sexually assaulted by Joe Gut, the unrealistic Joker.”
She claimed she was texting celebrities about her story, but no one wanted to hear her. Tiktoker emphasized that she recognizes how difficult it is for people to believe her story, but she is not so liar to make false stories.
She promised to come up with more evidence to support her claims and to ensure that people believe in everything she just said.
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Mixed opinions dragged the accuser’s account of the events
Tiktoker’s controversial story sparked a heated debate in the comments section. Many viewers expressed skepticism and questioned her actions, and one commenter said, “Did you go to his hotel at 2am? What did you think you were going to do?”
Another user who identified the victim herself said, “This doesn’t give victims… it doesn’t sound like no one is excited to tell their stories,” recounting her experiences and criticising Tiktalker’s enthusiasm.
Conversely, some comments showed support and sympathy. One user declared their beliefs about her account, despite the harshness of society, and sympathized with her frustration.
Another commenter passionately defended her, opposing the idea that everyone would make a story about someone like Joe, and insisting that her fame would often bring out the worst of people.
They expressed deep regret in the situation of Tiktalker and emphasized the need to acknowledge the dark side of celebrity culture. Another set of users claimed that something seemed to be off in the way the accuser presented her story and essentially dismissed her account.
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Joe Gut announced his exit from “Practical Joker” in 2022
Joe announced his decision in 2022 to leave the “practical Joker” crew, including his friends Brian “Q” Q “Quinn, Sal Vulcano and James” Murr “Murray.
As The Blast shares, in a Heartfelt Instagram post, he shared that he faced personal challenges, especially with regard to his marriage to Bessy, who ended friendlyly after eight years.
He expressed his pride in a decade dedicated to building the show, highlighting the importance of focusing on being a good father and parent for two children.
Joe assures fans that Q, Sal, and Murr will continue to bring joy to the audience and extend their gratitude to the behind-the-scenes crew to their diligence and creativity.
The comic thanked the fans for their support over the years and reflected on how they gave him joy during times when their laughter was difficult. In his words:
“Thank you to all the great fans for allowing me to make you laugh along with the Joker. They say laughing is the best medicine. I hope I can provide it over the last 10 years. It was mine to see you laughing My own Medicine, especially during these strange and difficult times, we find ourselves.“
He concluded his message with hope for the future, expressing his excitement to find new ways to entertain the audience while navigating current challenges.
How will Joe Gut respond to the allegations?