James “Murr” Murray, known for his role on the hit comedy series Impractical Jokers, is facing online allegations of inappropriate messages with a teenage fan—claims that surfaced Thursday, March 27, 2025, and spread rapidly across social media, leaving fans stunned and sparking debate. The accusations stem from a post by Reddit user Pretend_Crab_9160, who claims that Murray sent her flirty messages between 2012 and 2013, when she was 16 years old and he was 35. The two allegedly communicated via Facebook, and though no police report or official confirmation has surfaced, screenshots and stories have gone viral.
In her post on the Impractical Jokers subreddit, the woman—who says she is British—shared what she claims are old Facebook messages exchanged when she was a minor. She included alleged quotes like:
“Once you turn 18, email me the same question and I’ll be happy to answer.”
“I’ll do my best, promise,” he allegedly said when she asked if he’d stay single until then.
Other messages reportedly include Murray calling her “cute,” thanking her for a video she sent, and teasing, “I will not say until we meet in person!!” in response to a question she asked. She says they discussed meeting in New York, and that he got her tickets to a live show and invited her to a late-night hangout. She posted blurry photos of them together—her face hidden—and claimed that during an afterparty, his team gave her and another underage girl alcohol. She also wrote that at events Murray brought her to, she witnessed girls as young as 15 doing “bad stuff” with men.
“I was young. I thought this celebrity liked me and it was cool,” she wrote.
“He knew my age—it was unspoken. He asked me to keep it secret.”
The Reddit post was deleted within hours, but screenshots quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter).
As of Saturday morning, Murray has not responded publicly to the allegations. No police reports, legal filings. TBS, which airs Impractical Jokers, has not issued a statement, and Murray’s reps have remained silent. Some online have questioned the authenticity of the screenshots, while others argue that—even if true—the woman appeared to engage willingly. Still, critics say the age gap and power imbalance are troubling.
The allegations come just days after fellow Impractical Jokers co-star Joe Gatto faced his own controversy. A TikTok user accused Gatto of assault in 2023, and another woman claimed workplace harassment. Gatto, who left the show in 2021, denied the claims but canceled his tour and checked into treatment.
Now, the heat has shifted to Murray—at a bad time for the franchise, which still airs with co-stars Sal Vulcano and Brian “Q” Quinn.
Who Is James Murray?
Born May 1, 1976, Murray grew up in Staten Island and formed Impractical Jokers with his high school friends. Known for his nerdy charm and awkward pranks, he’s also an author of thrillers like Awakened, and currently tours with his solo comedy show, Murr Live. He married Melyssa Davies in 2020, after a joke wedding to Sal’s sister on the show in 2014. Some fans noted that Murray recently “liked” a TikTok related to Gatto’s allegations—something many viewed as poorly timed, given the current situation.
While no legal action has been taken, and the woman admits she “played along” at the time, the tone of the messages and her description of events have ignited public debate. Legal commentators on X have speculated about potential charges, including coercion or contributing to the delinquency of a minor, if evidence emerges.
For now, the truth remains unclear. But online, the court of public opinion is active—and divided.
“He’s done if this is real,” one X user wrote.
“No proof. Just noise,” another replied.
With his live tour, book releases, and the fate of Impractical Jokers in the balance, Murray may not stay silent for long. Whether the allegations hold up or fade, the damage may already be underway.