MrBeast ‘Disgusted’ by Grooming Allegations Against Co-Host Ava Kris Tyson, Hires Investigator to Examine Claims
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital Editor MrBeast, YouTube’s most-followed individual creator, responded to allegations that one of his co-hosts, Ava Kris Tyson, engaged in “grooming” of a minor.
He said he was “disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts” and that he had hired a third-party investigator to look into the claims.
Tyson, who parted ways with MrBeast amid the controversy, has denied the grooming allegations. MrBeast, who has gained a massive fanbase for his videos featuring zany stunts and big-money giveaways, said he had “seen enough online” regarding the accusations against Tyson to “remove” her “from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast.” “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,” MrBeast wrote in a post on X on Wednesday evening.
He continued, “During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all the facts.
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