Kodi Ko, a popular YouTuber known for his channel with 5.76 million subscribers, has taken a break from social media following serious allegations regarding a past relationship with internet personality Tana Mongeau. Mongeau claimed they had a sexual relationship when she was 17 and he was 25. Since July, Ko has not posted on his main channel but recently addressed his absence in a 21-minute video on his side channel, which has 272,000 subscribers. In the video, he acknowledged the criticism he has faced and expressed understanding if people’s opinions of him have changed during his time away.
Ko shared that he has been focused on personal growth and preparing for a marathon, alongside welcoming his first child with his wife, Kelsey Kleppel. He expressed gratitude to those who continue to support him, although it remains unclear if he plans to return to his main channel in the future.
The situation escalated when Mongeau made her claims during a live podcast taping of Cancelled, which was co-hosted by Noel Miller until the allegations emerged. Mongeau has since reflected on the implications of the relationship and the disbelief she encountered, indicating that it was painful to see people doubt her story.
Overall, the controversy has had significant impact on Ko’s online presence and raises ongoing discussions about the complexities of relationships and accountability within the influencer community.