Joe Gatto, one of the leads of Impractical Jokers, announced in 2022 that he is leaving the show. He cited his separation from his wife, Bessy, as the major reason for the decision.
One of the funniest and most popular reality TV shows in the past decade has been Impractical Jokers. The show's first episode aired in September 2011 on truTV, and since then, the comedy troupe, called The Tenderloins, has grown to become massively famous worldwide. The show has fans all over the world, who tune in every season to get their laughter dose.
However, the show's loyal fans had to face a huge blow in 2022 when Joe Gatto announced that he was leaving the show for personal reasons. He broke the news through an Instagram post stating that he has split from his wife, Bessy, due to which he needs time off to take care of his two kids. The decision left the fans shocked and sad, to say the least.
What is Impractical Jokers about?
Impractical Jokers is a truTV show that features the comedy troupe, The Tenderloins. The show’s premise is that four friends challenge each other to perform outrageous tasks in public with a hidden camera recording them.
The major reason for the show being funny is that the people surrounding the lead cast have no idea that they are on a reality show, so their reactions to everything are genuine and make for a fun TV experience. Usually, there is a loser in every episode; he has to do whatever his other friends tell him to do without any room for refusal.
How many seasons are there of Impractical Jokers?
The American hidden camera reality show, Impractical Jokers. has nine complete seasons, with a tenth season underway. There is also a feature film on the show that was released theatrically in February 2020.
Several spin-offs have also been made on the show, including Jokers Wild, Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes, After Party, and Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party.
The Cast of Impractical Jokers
The cast of Impractical Jokers features the comedy group called The Tenderloins. The comedy group comprises four real-life friends who pull pranks on each other and dare each other to do silly things in public. The members are Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, James “Murr” Murray, and Brian “Q” Quinn.
All four members have been present for nine seasons of the show, except for season 10, which didn’t feature Joe Gatto.
FAQs
Q. Why is Joe not coming back on Impractical Jokers?
A. Joe Gatto has quit Impractical Jokers because he wants to focus on his personal life as a father after his separation from his wife.
Q. Will Joe Gatto come back to Impractical Jokers?
A. For now, Joe Gatto has no plans to return to Impractical Jokers.
Q. Does Brian Quinn have a wife?
A. No, Brian Quinn does not have a wife. He lives alone with his three cats.