Disney Channel Splits With “Bizaardvark” Star and YouTuber Jake Paul

In news many saw coming, controversial YouTube star Jake Paul has announced that he will no longer be moving forward with his role on Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark. Paul shared the news in a tweet (seen below) and a spokesperson for the network confirmed the split to Deadline, saying, “We’ve mutually agreed that Jake Paul will leave his role on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark. On behalf of the production company, the cast and crew, we thank Jake for his good work on the TV series for the past 18 months and extend our best wishes to him.” This comes as Paul has proven a controversial figure, including drawing the ire of his Los Angeles neighbors over his alleged loud parties and pranks. Production on Bizaardvark‘s second season is set to resume tomorrow sans Paul.