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The accuser, who has not been identified, is being represented by Andreozzi and Associates, the same high powered firm hired by a victim of Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted of child sex abuse. Clash, who is divorced and has one daughter, began using a falsetto voice in to bring life to the furry red monster.

I had a relationship with the accuser. Stream on. Elmo's Kevin Clash Confirms He's Gay and Had Relationship With Accuser, Denies "False Allegation" Emmy-winning puppeteer "taking a break" from Sesame Street to focus his energies on clearing his name. The alleged underage relationship was brought to the attention of Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization that produces the beloved children's show, in June by the alleged victim, who was by then 23 years old.

In a statement, Sesame Workshop said, "Elmo is bigger than any one person and will continue to be an integral part of Sesame Street to engage, educate and inspire children around the world, as it has for 40 years. Clash acknowledged having a relationship with the man when he was an adult.

This year, Clash took home his 21st Emmy and the fourth in a row for "best performer in a children's series" as Elmo. By ABC News. Fans of the long-running children’s educational TV show Sesame Street have often wondered whether the show’s roommate couple, Bert and Ernie, are gay.

At first he was teased for his passion, but the taunts faded away after he became more famous, he said. After learning how to sew around age 9 or 10, Clash ended up making 80 puppets. Jul 11, AM. Trump admin updates: Trump marks 1 year since assassination attempt at rally.

A message left for his attorney was not immediately returned. Sesame Street, at least, took one more step to coming out this Pride, especially after Lil Nas X sang a duet with Elmo. November 12, , AM. Sponsored Content by Taboola. The investigation, however, did reveal that Clash and the man had been involved in a "personal relationship unrelated to the workplace" and that the puppeteer had exercised "poor judgment" on company email and was disciplined.

Sesame Workshop said it took the allegation "very seriously" and took "immediate action," but after an investigation, which included interviews with Clash and his accuser, found the claims to be "unsubstantiated. Jul 14, AM. Trump admin updates: Trump says tariff letters to be sent to 'various countries'.

Texas flooding updates: Over dead as flash flood threat increases in Texas. But perhaps they’ve overlooked the. Jul 13, PM. ABC News Live. It was between two consenting adults and I am deeply saddened that he is trying to characterize it as something other than what it was," Clash said in a statement issued to ABC News.

I have never been ashamed of this or tried to hide it, but felt it was a personal and private matter. Jul 6, PM. Schools brace for wave of parents seeking opt-outs after Supreme Court ruling. Beloved "Sesame Street" roommates Bert and Ernie are more than friends — they're a couple, a former writer for the show has confirmed.