Jimmy Donaldson the world most popular YouTuber MrBeast has announced that he’s “disgusted” by serious allegations against Ava Tyson, a longtime co-host on his channel. Tyson is accused of grooming a teenager online, and as a result, Donaldson has removed her from his company, channel, and any association with MrBeast.
Donaldson stated he’s commissioned an independent investigation to uncover the truth but has already taken immediate action based on what he’s seen so far.
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Tyson has been a part of MrBeast’s channel since it began in 2012. Recently, allegations emerged about her interactions with a young competition winner, who was 13 years old at the time. The accusations include inappropriate messages Tyson allegedly sent to the minor, some of which were sexual in nature.
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
Tyson has denied these claims, saying she never groomed anyone and that the allegations are based on “bad edgy jokes” from the past. She expressed regret for her old humor but insisted it never extended to inappropriate behavior.
The individual involved, now 20 years old, defended Tyson on social media, stating that the accusations are lies and that they were never exploited or taken advantage of. Despite this, Tyson and Donaldson have “mutually agreed” that she should step away from the channel, although Donaldson’s statement suggests the decision was more one-sided.
Donaldson said he’s only known about the allegations for a few days and is strongly opposed to such unacceptable acts. He has hired an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation and will take further actions based on their findings.
MrBeast and Tyson have a long history together, with Tyson playing a significant role in the channel’s growth and success. Tyson was also the main host of the “Beast Reacts” series and a personal friend of Donaldson.
Donaldson has previously defended Tyson, particularly when she announced her transition and gender-affirming care in 2023. In response to a right-wing hitpiece, Donaldson strongly supported Tyson, condemning the transphobia.
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Tyson has announced that she will permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on her family and mental health. MrBeast’s YouTube channel has over 306 million subscribers and more than 55 billion views. The channel’s recent content includes lavish giveaways and philanthropic efforts, with the latest video reaching 190 million views in 11 days.
Donaldson’s swift action shows his commitment to distancing himself from a damaging situation, regardless of the final outcome of the investigation.
