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Kevin Clash, who has spent nearly three decades as the voice of beloved "Sesame Street" character Elmo, has officially stepped down from his job, as a second man claims he had a sexual relationship with Clash that began when he was 15 and Clash was 43. NBC's Chris Jansing reports. (TODAY)

The longtime voice actor who brought Muppet Elmo to life is being accused of having had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy nearly a decade ago. NBC's Chris Jansing reports. (Nightly News)

Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street," says he is relieved after being cleared of allegations of having a sexual relationship with a minor. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports. (TODAY)

Kevin Clash, who voices one of TVs most beloved children's characters, has taken a leave of absence after facing accusations of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a man who claims he was underage, but Clash is maintaining his innocence. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports. (TODAY)

The TODAY anchors watch a "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" skit that shows a darker side to Al Roker losing his cool with Elmo's incessant questions. It was all a joke, of course, and no muppets were hurt in the comedy sketch. (TODAY)

Muppets Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Grover chat about taking in the Olympic Games while on vacation from Sesame Street, saying they've learned a lot about sportsmanship and would love to be Olympians or coaches when they grow up. (TODAY)

Furry red "Sesame Street" star Elmo has high hopes of going to the Olympics, and even though he's only 3, he is hoping to carry the famous torch. He joins the TODAY team and comedian Chris Rock to talk about his lofty goal. (TODAY)

According to TMZ, singer Katy Perry shot a segment for TV's "Sesame Street" with Elmo, singing her hit "Hot 'n' Cold," but the sketch has been yanked after producers at classic children's show received complaints about Perry's outfit. TODAY takes a look.