Elmo is a beloved character, gracing our screens and making children laugh for decades.
It wasn’t until 1984 when he first appeared on “Sesame Street” as Elmo.
What happened to the original voice of Elmo?
According toRare, multiple men came forward accusing the voice actor of sexually abusing them when they were underage.
Soon after, the show would replace Elmo with Ryan Dillon, who still voices the character today.
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Who is the current voice of Elmo?
The puppeteer went to an open call at “Sesame Street” when he was just 17.
After Clash left the show, Dillon was the first in line to take over his role as Elmo.
According toTMZ, the actor was originally a temporary replacement.
