Steve-O Addresses Bam Margera’s Sobriety and Potential 'Jackass' Reunion

In a recent appearance on The TMZ Podcast, Jackass star Stephen "Steve-O" Glover shared his candid thoughts on former co-star Bam Margera’s ongoing battle with substance abuse and his prospects for a franchise return. While expressing deep affection and concern for his long-time friend, Steve-O emphasized that Margera's path to true recovery—and any potential professional reconciliation—hinges on a fundamental shift toward personal accountability. The comments come amid Margera’s highly publicized and turbulent journey toward sobriety, which has frequently played out in the public eye over the last several years.

A History of Public Struggles and Support

Steve-O’s perspective is informed by his own well-documented battle with addiction; the stuntman has been sober since 2008 and has frequently served as a source of support for Margera. In early 2023, Steve-O went so far as to bring Margera on his "Bucket List" comedy tour to help him stay on track, though the arrangement ended prematurely after Margera suffered a relapse.

The rift between Margera and the Jackass family widened significantly during the production of the 2022 film Jackass Forever. Margera was terminated from the project after failing a mandated drug test, violating a strict "wellness agreement" drafted by the studio and filmmakers. This resulted in a series of wrongful termination lawsuits filed by Margera against co-creators Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, and director Spike Jonze, which were eventually settled out of court.

The Crucial Role of Accountability

During the podcast segment, Steve-O noted that while he remains hopeful for Margera’s future, the cycle of blame must end for real progress to occur. Key insights from Steve-O's commentary include:

• Owning the Past: Steve-O expressed that Margera has historically blamed producers, family members, and the media for his setbacks rather than confronting his own actions.
• The Nature of Recovery: Drawing from his own fifteen-plus years of sobriety, Steve-O emphasized that recovery cannot be forced by external contracts or professional incentives; it must be an internal choice.
• Rebuilding Trust: Before any talks of a creative reunion can take place, stable personal relationships and proven, long-term sobriety must be established.

While fans remain eager to see the original Jackass lineup fully reunited, the consensus among the cast remains clear: Margera’s health and well-being take absolute priority over any future film or television projects. For now, Steve-O and his fellow castmates continue to advocate for Margera from a distance, hoping that accountability will eventually pave the way for a lasting recovery.