Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto and Bessy Gatto's Relationship Timeline (2024)

Joe Gatto shocked his Impractical Jokers' viewers when he announced that he was departing the comedy series amid his split from wife Bessy Gatto.Longtime fans of the truTV hit series got to see the couple make several appearances on Impractical Jokers since its debut in 2011. Joe, who formed the Tenderloins comedy troupe alongside James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn and Sal Vulcano, also used social media to highlight his relationship with Bessy.Three years after Bessy relocated from California to New York to live with Joe, the duo tied the knot in 2013. They welcomed their daughter, Milana Francis, in 2015 and their son, Remington James, in 2017.Joe later confirmed that his breakup led to him dropping out of Impractical Jokers ahead of season 10."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 wrote via Instagram in December 2021. "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. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and coparent to our two incredible kids."Scroll down to relive Joe and Bessy's relationship:

The duo started dating in 2009.

Joe and Bessy moved in together along with his Impractical Jokers costar Murray the following year.

Four years after they started seeing each other, Joe and Bessy tied the knot in an intimate ceremony.

The pair welcomed daughter Milana Francis in May 2015.

Bessy gave birth to their son, Remington James, in July 2017.

Bessy reflected on her marriage to Joe in a sweet Instagram post, writing, "Same beach but 5 years, 2 kids, 6 dogs, a few more pounds, and a partridge in a pear tree later. Still here we are ...."

"This one. It all starts and ends with this one. Thankful for everything in my life," the New York native gushed about his wife via Instagram in November 2020. "All the hard work to accomplish my goals. Her support. My beautiful babies. Her carrying them. A household of rescue pets that are my pack. Her influence."

He added: "Thankful for all the craziness we endure. Together. Us against the world. Hope you all have a yam as sweet as mine. #thankful."

"I love my beautiful wife more than she loves candids," the actor captioned an Instagram pic of Bessy in May 2021.

The animal advocate shared side by side Instagram snaps of the twosome, saying, "A few years, a couple of kids, a few dogs, and alot of life in between these 2 pictures but here we are. Still in it and still strong. Love you ❤️."

"With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together," she shared via Instagram on Friday, December 31. "We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about! ❤️"

In a TikTok video, Bessy raised her hand when asked the question, "What's that broken thing in your house that everyone just accepts and lives with?"

The estranged couple reunited to attend an Imagine Dragons concert with their daughter.

During an interview with Us Weekly, Bessy credited "honest conversations" for helping the duo coparent amid their split.

"We will always be a family, our babies deserve to have us both in their life, and to have us both be happy and thriving," she shared at the time. "We are very fortunate to be able to make it easy for all of us, most of the time this is not the case. But this is the best thing for us and the kids. We still have lots of laughs and family time."

"Animal people are the best kind of people," Bessy captioned an Instagram photo which featured her estranged husband at an event.

Bessy offered a glimpse at a family vacation with her kids and Joe.

Joe revealed that he and Bessy made the decision to reconcile, writing via Instagram, "10 years ago when we started out, I could have never imagined the absolute crazy ride with highs and lows our marriage has endured. But there was always love. And me knowing that there is no one else I’d want to be my person."

He continued: "I love your compassion, your resilience and your giggle. Thanks for this decade. And I’m happy and hopeful that we will be able to get a few more in because we have proven with compassion, forgiveness and an open heart we can do this. Together. Looking forward to more of it all, including laughing together, memory making with our incredible family and of course…dogs. Love you so much Mrs. Gatto."

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