NEWSHowie Mandel's Eyebrow-Raising Confession About Paying for Sexual Services Leaves His Daughter Squirming

Howie Mandel made a raunchy $25 confession on his podcast, leaving daughter Jackelyn uncomfortable.
Aug. 18 2026, Published 2:38 p.m. ET
Howie Mandel is once again leaving his daughter Jackelyn Shultz squirming with his no-filter sense of humor.
The comedian made an eyebrow-raising confession about paying for sexual services while co-hosting his podcast with his 41-year-old daughter. During the August 11 episode of “Howie Mandel Does Stuff,” Mandel revealed that he occasionally pays for what he jokingly called "tuggies."
"I have this lady that gives me tuggies," Mandel shared. "It's 25 bucks, and I get h--- j---."

Howie Mandel revealed on his podcast that he pays $25 for what he jokingly called ‘tuggies.’
Guest former OnlyFans star Camilla Araujo quickly pointed out that $25 sounded like a "good price" for the service. Mandel then recalled an awkward moment during his most recent visit to "the girl I go for h--- j---."
The 70-year-old comedian said he felt "so embarrassed" when he asked for something more afterward.
"I asked her for a massage after she finished," recounted the comedian, who shares Jackelyn, as well as children Alex Mandel, 36, and Riley Ehrlich, 33, with his longtime wife, Terry Mandel. "She looked at me like, 'Get the f--- out of here.'"
When Camilla explained that the experience "usually starts with the massage and that's why it's called a happy ending," Howie had another punchline ready.
"Don't you think it would be happy if she just loosened my shoulders?" he quipped.
Jackelyn Shultz Isn’t Loving the Conversation

Howie Mandel’s daughter, Jackelyn Shultz, said she feels uncomfortable when her father makes sexual jokes during their podcast.
While Howie seemed perfectly happy to keep the bit going, his daughter made it clear that she wasn't exactly enjoying the subject.
"I'm always so uncomfortable when you make these jokes. This is not like a father-daughter conversation usually," Jackelyn told him.
Still, the America's Got Talent judge didn't appear ready to let the joke go.
Just days after the podcast episode, he seemingly continued the gag on social media. On August 17, he shared a photo of his wife, Terry, wearing a glove while holding up $25 in cash.
The image originally appeared in an August 16 article from the Daily Mail. According to the outlet, his representative provided the "tongue-in-cheek picture" after reporters contacted the comedian about his NSFW podcast comments.
"In the shot, Howie pointed to his wife, who wore a glove and held up $25 in cash," the outlet noted, "suggesting the bit was a joke."
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Howie Mandel appeared to continue the joke on social media by sharing a photo of his wife, Terry, holding $25 while wearing a glove.
The latest jokes come months after Howie had another awkward and hilarious interaction that quickly spread online.
The comedian crossed paths with another OnlyFans star, Sophie Rain, in what appeared to be a studio setting. Given Howie's well-known concerns about germs, he took extra precautions before greeting her.
Howie first asked Sophie whether she had wiped her hands. He then kept a plastic barrier between them and wore surgical gloves while the two shook hands.
“It is such a pleasure to meet you,” Howie told Sophie.
“What a pleasure,” she responded, adding, “through this plexiglass.”
Things got even funnier when Howie decided to ask a cheeky question.
“Who is your only fan?” he asked.
Without missing a beat, Sophie replied, “Howie Mandel.”
Howie Has Been Open About His Mental Health

Howie Mandel previously went viral after meeting OnlyFans star Sophie Rain and using gloves and a plexiglass barrier during their interaction.
Howie has long been candid about living with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, including how both have affected his daily life and relationships.
“I feel like I’m broken,” he previously admitted in 2021.
The comedian has said his struggles began during childhood and included recurring thoughts and compulsive behaviors that became increasingly difficult to manage.
“If you leave me alone with my own thoughts, it’s a dark place,” he said.
He has also explained how intrusive thoughts can affect his mental well-being and make everyday life challenging.
“OCD are these intrusive thoughts that keep coming in, so much that you have no control and you can’t stop,” he said. “And those thoughts are so strong that it stops your life.”


