Sesame Street Season 51 News and Rumors

[D'Snowth]

Holy crap, I can't believe Kelsey Ballerini is going to be on SS . . . she's practically from my home town!

 

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

Billy Porter and his pretty gown will be in this season. Judging by filming pics, Charlie will return for her second season.
Also, this pic implies that we might be seeing Don Music again:
http://instagr.am/p/B7rX005jaOJ/

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

When does Season 51 start, does anybody know?

 

[Froggy Fool]

When does Season 51 start, does anybody know?

Presumably this fall.

Also, I met Christopher Hayes last weekend, and he heavily implied that we'll see more of Hoots sometime this season... so yay!

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Presumably this fall.

Also, I met Christopher Hayes last weekend, and he heavily implied that we'll see more of Hoots sometime this season... so yay!

Thank you.

 

[MuppetSpot]

So we have a cast picture for Season 51!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1233826617941725185

Kind of weird not seeing Elmo included, but rather Don Music!

 

[Oscarfan]

Ryan's been doing Elmo ad nauseam for almost 7 years and he's a talented guy, he has a huge range. I'm sure he's relishing any oppertunity to do a different character.

 

[Buff Beaker]

So we have a cast picture for Season 51!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1233826617941725185

Kind of weird not seeing Elmo included, but rather Don Music!

Yes Baby Bear and Don Music!

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

I see a Honker and Herry Monster in there too!

 

[Pig'sSaysAdios]

I wonder how far they got into production with this season before unfortunate circumstances hit. Seems like they would've already been about done, or at least about to take a break, since seasons usually film for about a couple of months.
Suki Lopez was pretty heavily pregnant this while filming. I doubt they'll give her whole marriage and pregnancy arcs like Maria got, especially since her only romantic option right now would be Chris (yuck!). But it'll be interesting to see how they try to hide it, lol.

EDIT: Also, looks like Papa Bear will be back:
http://instagr.am/p/B9XD1JtnExR/ If he has any lines, I guess that would make him the first Joey Mazzarino character to be recast