A man who accused Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash of having sex with him when he was a teenage boy has recanted his story.

The actor who operates the Elmo puppet in children’s favourite Sesame Street is taking a break from the show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy.

The actor who operates the Elmo puppet in children’s favourite Sesame Street is taking a break from the show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy.