“The Muppets” unveiled a first look at Kermit the Frog’s new girlfriend Denise on Tuesday.
The ABC mockumentary series sees the frog split from longtime love interest Miss Piggy, though the two continue to work together on the fictional late-night talk show “Up Late With Miss Piggy.”
The new character Denise, who is also a pig, was identified at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour last month as an ABC marketing executive working with Kermit on the talk show, however it wasn’t revealed until Tuesday that she was in a relationship with our favorite frog.
“The word is out: Kermit is seeing Denise,” read a tweet from the “Muppets” Twitter account. “We’re bracing for Miss Piggy’s forthcoming wrath.”
However, in true Hollywood style, Kermit has denied that he has a girlfriend, claiming that they are “simply close friends.”
Sheesh. I can’t believe I already have to do this again… Here is the official statement on my relationship status: pic.twitter.com/gRCyl3xbfz
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) September 1, 2015
On Monday, it was announced that Liam Hemsworth will guest star on ABC’s reboot, and he has already started flirting with Miss Piggy on Instagram, calling her the “most beautiful girl in the world.” As for Denise, Twitter users were quick to point out that she’s a younger, more glamorous version of her predecessor who has been compared to Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde and “Game of Thrones” character, Margaery Tyrell. “The Muppets” premieres on ABC Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
The word is out: Kermit is seeing Denise. We’re bracing for Miss Piggy’s forthcoming wrath. See more here: http://t.co/hXPXvbglHZ
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) September 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/Peter_Lynn/status/638851840315142144
I feel like we’re conveniently forgetting about the time Miss Piggy f*cked Luke Skywalker. #Kermit pic.twitter.com/llgpklS41T — Diane N. Sevenay (@Diane_7A) September 1, 2015
#Kermit‘s new girlfriend Denise obviously had a snout job. pic.twitter.com/ao2PVUCBuQ
— Rick G. Rosner (@dumbassgenius) September 1, 2015
so does kermit just exoticize pigs or https://t.co/LcOZH3G3uo — Adam Serwer (@AdamSerwer) September 1, 2015
That moment when Kermit the Frog goes and ruins your childhood by cheating on Ms. Piggy… You were supposed to be one of the *good* frogs.
— Bacchus (@theonlybacchus) September 1, 2015
So Kermit the frog’s new girlfriend Denise is the pig version of Olivia Wilde pic.twitter.com/PEcAIKsP60 — Lisa Vikingstad (@LisaVikingstad) September 1, 2015
