Howie Mandel Confesses Paying for Sex Services

Comedian Howie Mandel sparked controversy on the Aug. 11 episode of Howie Mandel Does Stuff by confessing on-air that he sometimes pays for “tuggies” at a massage parlor, describing a $25 price for hand jobs. He spoke while co-hosting with his daughter Jackelyn Shultz, who said she was uncomfortable with the explicit bit. The discussion touched on whether such acts would constitute cheating, and Mandel noted he has been married to Terry Mandel for decades. A guest, Camilla Araujo, joked that $25 was a bargain, and Mandel later posted a tongue-in-cheek photo of his wife with a glove and $25, reinforcing that the moment was intended as a joke. Mandel has long been open about his marriage and personal quirks, and this latest episode adds to a pattern of candid, boundary-pushing humor about his life. Coverage of the exchange drew mixed reactions from audiences and outlets reporting on the remarks.