Elmo Voice Actor Accused of Sex with Underage Boy

Kevin Clash, the voice of the lovable red Sesame Street character Elmo, has been accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy. Clash — who has taken a leave of absence from the show — denies the allegations, telling TMZ that he did have a relationship with his accuser, but that it only started after the man was an adult.

Reps for Sesame Street have met with the accuser, and are standing by Clash. “Kevin

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