Ever since the man behind the voice of Elmo ran into legal trouble and had to leave Sesame Street, it seemed as though all was lost for the red puppet we all love.
Well, it looks like all is not gone completely. Producers of the iconic show have been looking for a new voice for the character, and they might have found themselves a keeper.
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A video on TMZ shows a new person filling in the role of Elmo and taking the puppet to the White House Easter Egg Roll, and he seems to have the voice down pat.
While he does a great job at mastering the essence of Elmo, the site reports that he is just temporarily filling in the spot as a rep told them that “no decision has been made for a permanent replacement as of yet.”
While Elmo might still be alive and well, it looks like his old puppeteer Kevin Clash isn’t doing so hot, facing yet another lawsuit.
According to TMZ, a man named Sheldon Stephens is accusing Kevin of throwing crystal meth parties during their sexual relationship when he was just 16.
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The site reports:
Stephens claims he was taken to Clash’s New York lair by chauffeured limo. While there, he alleges Clash smoked crystal meth during their sexual escapades. He says Clash also gave him poppers to intensify the experience.
And, Stephens says, the chauffeur was in on it … the driver allegedly masturbated while watching Clash and Stephens have sex.
Kevin’s attorney responded to the accusations:“Sheldon Stephens has already admitted in writing that he had ‘an adult consensual relationship’ with Mr. Clash … Mr. Clash continues to deny any wrongdoing, and we intend to defend this case forcefully.”
We hope that this can all get cleared up as soon as possible, but in the meantime check out the video of the new Elmo above.
