MrBeast is talking out after his longtime co-host Ava Kris Tyson was hit with severe grooming allegations … and assures followers he is trying into the matter.
The Web star issued his assertion on X Wednesday, after Ava introduced she was exiting her position on the uber-popular YouTube channel amid the controversy. MrBeast confirmed he’ll now not be working with AKT and revealed he has employed a third celebration to conduct an investigation into the allegations.
As MB put it … there was sufficient proof to take away Ava from his employees, however he’ll let the investigation conclude earlier than selecting to pursue any additional motion.
He added … “I’m disgusted and against such unacceptable acts … I don’t condone or help any of the inappropriate actions.”
Ava has been accused of grooming a younger fan — who goes by LavaGS — after YouTube consumer Prism42 made a 45-minute video criticizing their dynamic. Within the now-viral video, Prism42 accused Ava of sending inappropriate messages to LavaGS when he was solely 13.
The YouTube character addressed the controversy on X Tuesday, the place she apologized for her previous conduct, which she described as “dangerous edgy jokes” … however denied grooming anybody.
Ava — who got here out as trans final 12 months — has confronted fairly a little bit of on-line harassment in current months … with the brand new grooming allegations sparking new transphobic assaults on-line.
LavaGS, who’s now 20, additionally rebutted the grooming allegations and defended Ava from the rising controversy, which he referred to as “huge lies.”
He added … “Ava by no means did something flawed and simply made a couple of edgy jokes. I used to be by no means exploited or taken benefit of.”
We’re positive there shall be extra developments to return … so, keep tuned.