There’s some good news for Kevin Clant, the man responsible for Elmo’s fame, but the damage may already be done. A man in his 20’s had come out to say that he had a sexual relationship with Kevin that started when he was 16 and Kevin was 45. Kevin had denied the allegations, saying nothing between them started until his accuser was a legal adult. It’s a sad situation, especially because Kevin’s entire career deals with young kids, so this could ruin him forever…and we won’t know if the allegations were true or not. There’s definitely the possibility that the kid was 16 and lied about his age (we’ve all done that…) or even was legal but is mad at Kevin right now and wanted to do something to spite him. However, it could also be true…who knows! Either way, the accuser has recanted his claims after a settlement was put on the table. Details below.
The accuser’s lawyer just released a statement saying, “[The accuser] wants it to be known that his sexual relationship with Mr. Clash was an adult consensual relationship. [The accuser] will have no further comment.”
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … the accuser’s attorney had been meeting with Clash’s attorney as recent as an hour ago, discussing a financial settlement and 6-figures were on the table.
Clash has also released a statement saying, “I am relieved that this painful allegation has been put to rest. I will not discuss it further.”
As quick as this was put to rest, do you think it will ruin Kevin’s career?
