MrBeast has finally broken his silence on grooming allegations against frequent YouTuber Ava Kris Tyson, calling the alleged acts "disgusting" and firmly distancing himself from his longtime friend.
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In a statement shared on July 24, the famed YouTuber told fans that he had waited to respond until an outside investigator had updated him with "all the facts." While that investigation is ongoing, MrBeast now feels he has "seen enough online" to immediately remove Tyson from his entertainment company. "I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions," he stated.
In the past few days I have become aware of the serious allegations surrounding Ava Tyson's online behavior and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable actions. During that time I have focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure…
MrBeast then shared that he will remain silent on the matter as of today, with plans to “give investigators time to conduct a comprehensive investigation.” What happens to his team and his future with Tyson will depend on any evidence, though Tyson’s removal already sounds pretty permanent. “I will take further action based on their findings,” the YouTuber concluded.
