Sal's Dream Joe Replacement Is A Terrible Idea
By Ava Barnes
When Joe Gatto left "Impractical Jokers," many wondered how or if the show would continue. In early 2022, the show's official Twitter account reassured fans there were still plenty of pranks to pull, and the "Impractical Jokers" would continue with a new celebrity guest each week. The show finished Season 9 with appearances from Eric Andre, David Cross, Brooke Shields, and many more, proving the Jokers had found a new recipe for success.
The trend continued into Season 10, with a new guest for every episode, including Post Malone, Anthony Davis, and John Mayer. While it's sad we may never get the original "Jokers" squad again, the change breathed a new life into the series. Audiences want to see celebrities put into the ridiculous situations that "Impractical Jokers" creates, so it only makes sense to ride that wave until the end.
While it would be nice to see a permanent fourth member added to "Impractical Jokers," the weekly celebrity guests are just too good to pass up. However, if Sal Vulcano, James Murray, and Brian Quinn decided it was time for a new Joker, it would need to be someone as lowkey as them, allowing them to shine in their awkward public scenarios. With anyone too famous, like Jack Black, the show runs the risk of hindering its content.
