Popular YouTube personality and businessman MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has issued a statement regarding the firing of his former executive producer, Ava Kris. Kris was terminated from her position after allegations surfaced that she had created a toxic work environment. The allegations included claims of verbal abuse, bullying, and favoritism towards certain team members. In his statement, MrBeast apologized for not addressing the situation sooner, stating that he was initially unaware of the extent of the issues. He also expressed gratitude to those who came forward with their stories, saying that it takes ‘a lot of courage’ to share such experiences publicly. The full statement can be read below:

‘Thank you for sharing your stories and for speaking up when others wouldn’t. It’s taken a lot of courage, and I’m grateful for each of you.

I want to apologize for not addressing this sooner. When these allegations first surfaced, we started an immediate investigation. Unfortunately, the findings were what they were, and Ava Kris was let go from her role as executive producer.

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As someone who cares deeply about creating a positive work environment, I’m committed to ensuring that our workplace is one where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. That’s why we’re taking steps to implement new policies and training programs to prevent similar situations from arising in the future.

Again, thank you for your bravery and for being part of the MrBeast community. We’re committed to making things right.’,