MrBeast is speaking out.
The 26-year-old vlogger and most followed individual creator on YouTube spoke out amid allegations that one of his co-hosts, Ava Kris Tyson, had “groomed” a minor.
“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 social media.
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“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. That said, I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast. 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.”
Ava has recently been criticized for “developing a relationship with a minor online” beginning when the person was 13 and they were 20. A video “analyzing online interactions between Tyson and the minor, who goes by LavaGS online, gained traction” on YouTube, causing outcry.
Ava said that she was “permanently” stepping away from participation in MrBeast projects amid the allegations, because “I don’t want these accusations to impact the hundreds of people who work at MrBeast.” She denied that she had “groomed” anyone.
“I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone. It was not my intent. Seeing recent events we’ve mutually decided it’s best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health. I want to add, I never groomed anyone,” she said, claiming that the person “who gets brought up” in the allegations has “vocally supported that they are false.”
“Having said that, I humbly apologise to anyone I have hurt with my unacceptable social media posts, past actions, and to those who may feel betrayed by how I used to act online… In past years, I have learned that my old humor is not acceptable. I cannot change who I was, but I can continue to work on myself.”
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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…
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) July 25, 2024
I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone. It was not my intent. Seeing recent events we’ve mutually decided it’s best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health.
— Ava Kris Tyson (@kristyson_) July 23, 2024
