MrBeast breaks silence on former co-host Ava Kris Tyson’s grooming allegations: ‘I am disgusted’

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she’s quitting the popular channel after she was accused of sending inappropriate messages to a then-13-year-old when she was 20.In turn, MrBeast — whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson — said that he will no longer be working with Tyson, and revealed that he has hired a third party to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.“Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson’s behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts,” he wrote on X Wednesday night.The video streamer told his 30 million followers that he has hired an independent third party to investigate further so that he has “all the facts.”“That said, I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast,” he continued. “I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions.”“I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings,” he added.Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson's behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts.During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure…His comments came just one day after Tyson addressed the allegations on X Tuesday.“I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone,” Tyson began her statement.