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Simpsons producer hints at Krusty The Clown death - Daily TV round-up

Al Jean almost confirms character for the chop.

Hey hey... is Krusty for the chop? (Credit: Fox)

'Simpsons' producer Al Jean has hinted heavily that the character the show intends to kill off could be Krusty The Clown.

It was revealed earlier this year that a major, long-running character was to meet their demise, but the identity had been kept under wraps.

Speaking at the panel of the Television Critics Association, Jean said that the episode the death happens in, called 'A Clown in the Dumps', has now made it obvious.

There were reportedly gasps from the audience after Jean's remark.

However, while Krusty may be the most likely, it's not 100% confirmed, with other potential characters in the frame.

Jean added that the voice actor had won an Emmy for their work on the show, which has expanded the possibilities.

Emmy winners with links to Krusty could be his father, the Rabbi Hyman Krustofski, played by Jackie Mason, or Kelsey Grammer, who plays Sideshow Bob.

Also adding to the possibility that it is not Krusty, Jean has previously said: “People who reported on it then reported we were killing an 'iconic' character; I’d like to say it’s a great character, but I never used the word 'iconic'.

“It’s a terrific character and it [happens in] our premiere this coming year.

“It turned out bigger than we thought it was going to be. It's not going to be this blood bath where they all get murdered.”

The next series of 'The Simpsons' starts on September 28, with a crossover episode featuring the characters from 'Family Guy'. [The Independent]



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