According to the search results, Ben Kissel was accused of abuse by multiple women, including his ex-girlfriend Taylor Moon, who claimed that she was physically abused by him. Initially, the Last Podcast on the Left (LPOTL) team announced that Kissel would be "going into treatment" for his "mental health and physical health," and would be back on the show. However, they later announced that Kissel would be leaving the network permanently. It was also reported that Kissel checked himself into rehab for alcohol abuse. The allegations against Kissel include physical and verbal abuse, as well as harassment and stalking of his victims by his fans and trolls. The extent of what Kissel did is not known, and the podcast cannot go into real detail because of legal issues. Fans of the podcast are disappointed about Kissels departure, but some are excited about his replacement Ed.