MrBeast Speaks Out on Grooming Claims Against His Collaborator: ‘I Am Disgusted’
YouTube star MrBeast on Wednesday addressed grooming allegations against his former co-host and longtime collaborator Ava Kris Tyson.
Tyson, 28, was recently accused by other YouTubers of sending inappropriate messages to a child when she was 20. “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, real name Jimmy Donaldson, said in a statement on X.
Donaldson’s message came a day after Tyson herself announced they had “mutually decided” she would “permanently step away from all things MrBeast.” Tyson also apologized “for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone” while unequivocally adding: “I never groomed anyone.”