The “Impractical Jokers” star concluded, “As I work through the challenges I am facing, I hope to and am excited to create new ways to entertain you. Seeing you laugh has been my own medicine, particularly in these weird and difficult times we find ourselves. They say that laughter is the best medicine, and I hope I’ve been able to provide some of that over the last decade. “To all of the amazing fans, thank you for allowing me to make you laugh with Jokers. I am very thankful to have worked with each and every one of them,” he wrote. And even though the four of us are the ones who you all see, this show is only possible due to the hard work of the talented crew members who work behind the scenes. “I know they will continue to make the world laugh. He also thanked the behind-the-scenes crew for all of their hard work. The comedian also made sure to note that his compadres, Q, Sal and Murr will continue their legacy of brining laughs and happiness to fans. The Impractical Jokers star, 45, shocked fans on December 31, 2021, when he revealed via Instagram that he would no longer be involved in the TruTV prank show. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids.” MEGA Joe Gatto and his estranged wife, Bessy Gatto, made headlines on New Year’s Eve when they announced their separation after more than a decade together. However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Alongside my friends, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished. Joe started out, “Sorry in advance for the long and more-serious-than-usual note below, I just wanted to let you all know that I will no longer be involved with Impractical Jokers. In his Instagram announcement he also noted that he is going through problems in his personal life, and that he and Bessy had decided to part ways after eight years of marriage. A post shared by Joe Gatto announced he would be disbanding from his “Impractical Jokers” crew consisting of him, Brian “Q” Quinn, Sal Vulcano, and James “Murr” Murray.