Joe Gatto left Impractical Jokers and The Tenderloins, the comedy troupe behind the show, in late December 2021. He said he wanted to focus on being the best father and co-parent to his two kids after splitting up with his wife Bessy. He affirmed that his relationships with his former co-stars were still important to him and that he was proud of what they had accomplished together.
In December 2021, Joe Gatto announced that he would be leaving Impractical Jokers due to "some issues in my personal life." He did not elaborate on what those issues were, but he said that he needed to focus on being the best father and co-parent to his two children.
In a post on his Instagram, Joe Gatto announced that he "will no longer be involved with Impractical Jokers." Due to changes in his personal life, he's decided to step away from the show. In particular, he reveals that he and his wife Bessy have split, and he "now [needs] to focus on being the best father and co-parent to [their] incredible kids."
