Muppets Fire Kermit Actor for Unacceptable Conduct
The Muppets Studio says Steve Whitmire was fired for repeated unacceptable business conduct spanning many years. Whitmire, Kermit since 1990 after Jim Henson’s death, was told last October the role would be recast and posted an emotional blog after the firing became public. He told The Hollywood Reporter he cannot comment further.
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Muppets fire Whitmire. Vogel to star as Kermit amid contract fight
Muppets veteran Whitmire is replaced by Matt Vogel as Kermit after studio says Whitmire was too outspoken about portrayal. Henson family backs the move saying Whitmire refused to train an understudy and pushed aggressive contract tactics. Lisa Henson and Brian Henson cite emails attacking writers and staff. Separately pop star Aaron Carter was arrested in Georgia for DUI and drug offenses, claiming targeted celebrity status while posting about medical marijuana use.
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