Summary
YouTubestar MrBeast has announced plans to investigate the allegations made against Ava Kris Tyson, pledging to conduct a third-party investigation. Known for her frequent appearances as a co-host in MrBeast’sYouTubevideos and participation in various challenges, Tyson has been a significant part of the channel’s content.
For those unfamiliar with the situation, Ava Kris Tyson is currently facing allegations of grooming and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, which arose from public Discord messages in which she, 20, joked with a 13-year-old fan named LavaGS. In response to these allegations, Tyson issued a statement expressing regret for any unintended harm caused by past comments and announced plans to step back from social media and herassociation with MrBeastto prioritize her family and mental health. She also emphasized that she has never engaged in grooming and noted that LavaGS supports her assertion that the allegations are unfounded.
AlthoughAva Kris Tyson has generated significant discussionon social media recently, MrBeast had not previously commented on it. On July 25, he took to Twitter to address the matter, expressing his strong disapproval of Ava Tyson’s alleged behavior. MrBeast stated that he was shocked by the allegations and emphasized his commitment to a thorough investigation by an independent party to ascertain the full facts. He also announced that he had removed Ava Tyson from his company, channel, and any association with MrBeast. He stated that he would await the results of the investigation before deciding on any further actions.
Public Reaction to MrBeast’s Response to Ava Kris Tyson Controversy
As of now,YouTube personality MrBeast’s tweet has garnered over 11 million views, 239,000 likes, and more than 11,000 comments. The responses are varied: some users expressed gratitude for MrBeast’s serious approach, while others questioned the adequacy of the measures taken and urged for more thorough consideration of such issues. Some commenters even suggested that the allegations warrant a police investigation.
While it remains to be seen how this controversy will unfold and what the results of MrBeast’s investigation will reveal, it is noteworthy that this is the second major case involving content creators and potential inappropriate interactions with minors this year. In June, formerTwitch employees disclosed that Dr Disrespecthad been banned from the platform for engaging in inappropriate communications with a minor through Twitch’s Whisper feature. Although Dr Disrespect initially denied the allegations, he later admitted that they were at least partially true and announced a hiatus from social media and streaming.
