Cody Ko has finally responded to the allegations made against him by Tana Mongeau, but rather than addressing the issue head on, he has simply stepped down from TMG Studios.
In the weeks following Mongeau’s allegations, Cody Co’s channel lost more than 300,000 subscribers as fans expressed their dissatisfaction.
As of the time of writing, Ko’s last video was released on June 21, 2024, and has been inundated with dislikes and negative comments since the allegations emerged.
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Cody Co has finally responded to the controversy through a letter on his podcast platform, TMG Studios, but the response did little to assuage the concerns of his listeners, nor did it directly address the acts he is alleged to have committed.
Cody Ko leaves TMG Studios
TMG (Tiny Meat Gang) Studios is a podcast collective that features Cody Ko’s show but also several other creators who run their own podcasts. TMG isn’t just about Cody Ko, but he is an integral part of the platform.
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TMG also has a paid site portion that gives you access to exclusive content, a members-only Discord, early access to merchandise, and more.
The paid membership also gives them access to the site’s feed where Cody Co’s statements are posted. It’s true that free users can access his messages, but only paid members can pay to comment on messages and see what members are saying.
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Below is a statement from Cody Coe and co-host Noelle Miller.
The statement is signed by both Noelle and Cody, but only a small portion of it relates to Tana Mongeau’s accusations.
“We want to let you know that as we move into the next phase of the studio, Cody will no longer be involved in the day-to-day operation of TMG Studios,” the letter explained. “The events that have transpired over the past few weeks are personal to him, and Cody wishes to eliminate any impact this may have on your professional and personal lives, as well as the work that you and the other hosts have done to make TMG Studios a success.”
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Cody Coe has not addressed the allegations much, instead acknowledging that they exist and choosing to step away from the studio as a result of their fallout.
And while people were disappointed that he didn’t mention Mongeau directly, many are also skeptical that Cody is still part of TMG.
“If he had left the company they would say yes. He would no doubt continue to make profits on the back end,” one Twitter user speculated.
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Another likened it to the “Try Guys” scandal, in which Ned Fulmer was completely removed from the company and edited out of a video that has yet to be released.
“The Try Guys made it very clear they were cutting all ties when Ned left. Cody Coe will reap the benefits but he just won’t be in front of the cameras,” they claimed.
TMG Studios did not say whether Cody Ko was still with the company, even though he has stepped down from his “day-to-day” duties.
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Cody Ko Cody Ko was a voice actor on Cut’s show “The Button,” and versions of these videos can still be viewed on his channel, but Cut has removed all crossovers.
Additionally, the YouTube channel Cut quietly removed all of its crossover videos with the YouTuber after he appeared as a guest on the show.
Other than this statement, Cody Co has remained silent in the weeks since Tana Mongeau’s allegations gained attention.