Original hostSteve Burns, who starred as Steve alongside animated dog Blue on Nickelodeon’s children’s show, will not be reprising his role as host of the revival.
Although Burns, 45, won’t be returning, the revival has fans wondering: What is he up to?
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He’s alive and well.
In case any fans questioned his existence, Burns is letting fans know that he’s alive and well through his Instagram account. His account, hilariously titled@steveburnsalive, squashes any rumors that he’s gone off the radar.
He’s happy for Dela Cruz.
While Burns was initially hopeful of getting his job back, he’s elated for Dela Cruz to take on the position, and even had a hand in casting him.
In September, he shared ascreenshotof an announcement naming Dela Cruz as host, writing on Instagram, “You’re gonna love him. [tosses keys to big red chair to @j_deecee, wipes tear, disappears back into the fog and gloaming].”
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On Wednesday, Burns also shared aclipof Dela Cruz in his role onBlue’s Cluesand praised the actor on Instagram.
“So funny story Mr. Salt calls me and I’m all SALT! WUTS GOOD and he’s like Steve check it Blue has a new person and I’m like hold up WUT so I call Joe and Im all BRO IS IT TRUE and he’s like Yeah his name is Josh and he is like wonderful 3000 come through bruh,” wrote Burns. “I met him and turns out he is wonderful 3000 and I was all hey if you need any help with clues I can do that still and he’s all nah Im all good I got this but you left a sweater in the dryer and he is really the best and I cant wait until you meet him. Also Blue is 3D now and I’m shooketh.”
Dela Cruz replied, “This is amazing 🤣. Love you brotha. You left me incredibly big shoes to fill!”
He’s been traveling.
Burns has been traveling throughout the United States and across the world in recent years.
According to photos shared on his Instagram, he’s been to theOlympic Mountainsin Washington,Utah,Italy, theSwiss Alps,Spain,Vietnam,Thailand,Cambodia,Singapore,ChileandAntarctica.
He released an album.
In February 2017, Burns and The Flaming Lips’ Steven Drozd released an album titled Foreverywhere, which is an “album of everybody music for everyone,” according to the band’swebsite.
Blue’s Clues and Youpremieres in November on Nick Jr.
source: people.com
