MrBeast’s Co-Host Ava Kris Tyson Steps Away Amid Grooming Allegations

Ava Kris Tyson, known as a co-host on MrBeast‘s popular YouTube channel, has decided to step away from her role following serious allegations against her. The 28-year-old YouTuber has been accused of grooming a minor, a claim she strongly denies.

The controversy began when Tyson was accused of sending inappropriate messages to a then 13-year-old named Lava when she was 20. In response to these allegations, Ava took to social media, stating, «I never groomed anyone» and apologized for her «past behavior» that may have hurt others.

In her message, she also shared that she and MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, have mutually agreed that it’s best for her to leave all things related to MrBeast and social media to focus on her family and mental health.

Ava first gained fame by appearing on MrBeast’s channel, which boasts over 300 million subscribers and is known for its extravagant stunts and philanthropic efforts. She revealed last year that she is a transgender woman and was undergoing gender-affirming therapy.

The allegations against her escalated when a video was posted online by the account Prism42, which claimed to have evidence of inappropriate interactions between Tyson and Lava. The video alleges that their online communications began when Tyson was 20 and Lava was just 13.

In an official response, Ava stated, “To lump these two factors together to create a narrative that my behavior extended beyond bad edgy jokes is disgusting and did not happen.” She emphasized her commitment to personal growth and acknowledged that her old humor was not acceptable.

A notable twist in this story is that the alleged victim, Lava, has defended Ava publicly, claiming that the accusations are false. Lava stated, “Ava never did anything wrong and just made a few edgy jokes. I was never exploited or taken advantage of.” This defense has sparked further discussions around the narrative being perpetuated online.

Ava also followed up her announcement by sharing her commitment to continue working on herself and acknowledging that her humor in the past was not appropriate. She expressed a desire to take accountability while also reaffirming that she never groomed anyone.

This situation has generated a significant amount of debate online, especially given the involvement of public figures like MrBeast, who has faced criticism for his support of Ava during this time. He previously defended her against hate and harassment, stating that the transphobia directed towards her was unacceptable.