Television personality Howie Mandel found himself in an uncomfortable exchange with his daughter, Jackelyn Shultz, on their podcast, "Howie Mandel Does Stuff," after making a crude joke about paying for sexual favors.
Mandel, 70, and Shultz, 41, were joined by social media influencer Camilla Araujo, 24, when the conversation veered into explicit territory. Mandel recounted an experience at a massage parlor, claiming he paid $25 for a masseuse to perform acts of masturbation.
"The truth is - I got so embarrassed the last time - I have this lady that gives me tuggies, I pay, it's like $25 and I get h***jobs," Mandel stated.
Shultz reacted with visible frustration, asking Araujo if she had similar conversations with her father. Araujo indicated that she was interested in discussing the topic further.
Mandel continued, describing a scenario where he asked the masseuse for a massage after the act, only to be dismissed. Araujo clarified that the "happy ending" typically follows a massage, to which Mandel questioned why a full massage couldn't precede the sexual act.
Shultz expressed her discomfort with her father's X-rated jokes, stating, "I'm always so uncomfortable when you make these jokes - this is not like a father-daughter conversation usually, right?" She later questioned whether such an act would be considered cheating in a marriage.
Mandel acknowledged he has been married for approximately 48 years to his wife, Terry. Representatives for Mandel responded to inquiries from media outlets with a humorous image of his wife holding $25 and wearing a glove, suggesting the story was a running joke.
The discussion also touched upon the definition of the term "tuggy," with the podcast guests consulting Urban Dictionary for clarification.