Impractical Jokers fans boycott show and say ‘it’s a no go’ after series shakeup ahead of Season 11 premiere

IMPRACTICAL Jokers has been gearing up for its Season 11 premiere on Thursday, with one important member missing from the pack.

New promotional photos and videos have shown that Joe Gatto , 48, will not be joining the others in the new season of Impractical Jokers.

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Joe will not be returning to the hidden camera reality show this year after his original departure from the series in 2022.

While fans hoped for Joe’s return, the new season will only feature three of the comedians — James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, and Sal Vulcano.

The show follows the lifelong friends as they are forced to carry out ridiculous and embarrassing dares in public.

Gearing up for its Season 11 premiere, the series shared a “Who’s Most Likely To” video on social media featuring the three stars.

However, in the comments, many fans called out Joe’s absence and said they wouldn’t be tuning into new episodes without the full ensemble.

“Were there supposed to be four? I think Joe isn’t there with three of them. What happened? [crying] Four dynamite from the very beginning,” one wrote.

“No joe, no go,” said a second, while a third wrote, “I miss joe.”

“Bring joe back,” a fourth demanded.

“Bro it’s just not the same without Joe,” said another.

JOE’S GOODBYE

In a lengthy Instagram post shared after Season 9, Joe said he had to focus on dealing with issues in his personal life following his split from Bessy Gatto, whom he was married to for eight years.

The two appeared to reconcile last year , however, and were said to be back together in September 2023.

“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,” he informed followers at the time.

“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.

“However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away.

Impractical Jokers Details

The reality series follows longtime friends who dare eachother to do embarassing tasks in public

-Impractical Jokers premiered on truTV in 2011

-The reality show starred Joe Gazzo, James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, and Sal Vulcano

-Joe left the series after Season 9 in 2022 to focus on his personal life

-The improvisational show currently stars James, Brian, and Sal

-Before Season 11, the series revealed it would be switching over from truTV to TBS

“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,” he continued.

Joe then commented on his friendships with the other Jokers, saying they were the “most important in his life” and that they would “continue to make the world laugh.”

“As I work through the challenges I am facing, I hope to and am excited to create new ways to entertain you,” he signed off.

Joe shares two children, a daughter, Milania, and a son, Remington, with Bessy.

NEW SEASON, NEW NETWORK

Earlier this year, it was announced that Impractical Jokers would be switching platforms .

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For several seasons, the reality show aired on the TV network truTV .

In March, Sal shared a teaser clip for Season 11 on Instagram, where he revealed the show would be officially moving to TBS Network.

In his comments section, fans of the improvisational show were upset about the program moving networks and suspected a possible downfall for its former home.

“TruTV about to go bankrupt,” one believed.

“Then what is going to air on truTV? I swear that channel is 90% Jokers,” a second wrote.

“So what does truTV have left?” another asked.

Impractical Jokers Season 11 will air tonight at 10 pm ET on TBS.

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