Ex-MrBeast staffer Ava Kris Tyson’s online messages that sparked grooming claims despite denial from alleged victim
"CONCERNING" online messages supposedly sent by Ava Kris Tyson, a former co-host and employee for MrBeast, have been revealed as the alleged victim has denied any grooming occurred.
Tyson, 28, has been accused of sending inappropriate messages to a minor eight years ago when the alleged victim and fan was only 13-years-old.
The victim, who has publicly identified themselves and Tyson but will not be named by The U.S. Sun, has denied any wrongdoing occurred.
In a post to X, the fan and later employee of MrBeast, claimed they are “not a victim.”
“Nothing bad happened between me and Kris, people are creating lies around my name,” they wrote.
Tyson and the alleged victim began talking when Tyson was 20 years old after the fan won an online competition.
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At the time, Tyson had not come out as transgender and used the name Chris Tyson.
They allegedly messaged each other for several years on public online forums via Discord and X, which was known as Twitter at the time.
Messages reviewed by reveal that the then-minor would call Tyson “big boy,” “dad” and “sexy.”
The two also reportedly discussed hentai – anime pornography.
In one interaction on X in 2018, Tyson allegedly shared an image of her Patreon saying she would be “releasing my noods” if she scored another sign-up, according to Roling Stone.
The alleged victim responded by saying “I’m your first Patreon big boy.”
"During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all the facts.
"That said, I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast.
"I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions.
"I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings."
In July 2020, they also visited MrBeast’s compound in North Carolina with their family.
“I was a minor in this situation and not the adult influencer who shouldn’t have allowed this to happen. I did not see this as wrong at the time.”
Stepping Aside Amid Investigations
Tyson has announced she is stepping away from the MrBeast YouTube channel.
In a statement, the former co-host apologized for any of her past behavior or comments that may have caused pain or offense.
“It was not my intent,” she said.
"Seeing recent events we've mutually decided it's best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health."
"During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all the facts.
"That said, I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast.
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"I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions.
"I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings."