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Howie Mandel’s $25 “Tuggies” Comment Sparks Backlash

8/18/2026

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  • On August 11, comedian Howie Mandel told his daughter Jackelyn Shultz he pays $25 for “hand jobs,” calling them “tuggies.”
  • He said he felt embarrassed because he wanted a shoulder massage afterward.
  • Guest Camilla Araujo joked $25 is a “good price” and said the service starts with a massage.
  • Mandel recounted asking for a massage after the act and hearing, “Get the f--k out of here.”