Bert and Ernie are not gay. That is, according to "Sesame Street," which released an official statement on the matter on Thursday responding to an online campaign calling for the pair to be married.

NEW YORK (AP) — The producers of "Sesame Street" want you to know that Bert and Ernie are not, in fact, gay. Sesame Workshop tweeted Tuesday the characters have many human traits but "remain puppets, ...

Jonathan Bailey spent time with Sesame Street's beloved Muppets Bert, Ernie and Elmo on Tuesday, Nov. 18 The Wicked: For Good star and PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive danced with Bert and Ernie and spoke ...

“Three gay icons,” one social media user cheered after seeing Bailey dance with Bert and Ernie.

A Sesame Street writer is opening up about the relationship between two beloved muppet characters. Turns out that best buds Bert and Ernie of 123 Sesame Street, are ...

PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive also shared a tender moment with Elmo during his visit to 'Sesame Street' Jonathan Bailey is dancing his way down Sesame Street as Wicked: For Good heads to theaters. PEOPLE ...