The Impractical Jokers Made Joe Extra Nervous By Bringing His Wife On The Show

On the truTV YouTube channel in 2015, Sal Vulcano fielded fan questions about "Impractical Jokers" and shed some light on the gang's use of Joe Gatto's wife to make him lose a challenge. When dared to kiss a stranger in Season 4's "The Dream Crusher," he simply couldn't do it in front of Bessy, resulting in him giving up while sweating like crazy and struggling to calm his nerves. "I don't think out of the whole time we've ever done the show, Joe has been more nervous to or about anyone or anything than his wife coming on. That was definitely bringing out the big guns," Sal said, noting that they sadly couldn't bring her on the show often due to her own hectic schedule.

In 2021, Joe and Bessy made the decision to separate, and not long after, Joe announced his decision to leave "Impractical Jokers" behind. He has explained that he wants to focus on being a father and taking care of his children, Milana and Remo. Despite this career change, Joe has reassured fans that he's still as close with Sal, Q, and Murr as ever, telling the New Hampshire Union Leader, "That's the biggest thing people worry about, that our friendship is gone, and that couldn't be more untrue...I see the boys all the time. It's just that chapter together has ended."

Even though Joe Gatto is no longer an "Impractical Jokers" regular, at least fans have years of his hilarious moments from the show to look back on. Although, the time his friends used Bessy against him is likely a day he'd prefer to forget.