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Kermit and Miss Piggy?
It's been a rough week in Hollywood for couples, and no breakup has been more shocking than the split of the beloved Muppets, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
"After careful thought, thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling, Miss Piggy made the difficult decision to terminate our romantic relationship," the two said on their respective Facebook pages.
"We will continue to work together on television ('The Muppets'/Tuesdays 8pm this fall on ABC) and in all media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, throughout the universe. However, our personal lives are now distinct and separate, and we will be seeing other people, pigs, frogs, et al. This is our only comment on this private matter," the message continued. "Thank you for your understanding."
Here is the official statement on @KermitTheFrog and moi's relationship termination: pic.twitter.com/0OAdorFV6S — Miss Piggy (@RealMissPiggy) August 4, 2015
The two have been a couple for almost 40 years, going back to the days of the syndicated "Muppet Show."
Indeed, what makes the split even more difficult is that the two are starring in a new series this fall, "The Muppets" on ABC. (Not that this breakup would have anything to do with publicizing the show, of course.)
"It's not easy. It's not as easy as being green, I'll tell you that," Kermit told The Guardian.
Neither could resist a poke at the other.
"We can be professionals. Well, one of us can. Me," Kermit added.
Dating moi is like flying close to the sun. It was inevitable that Kermit would drop down to the ground while I stayed in the heavens.
–Miss Piggy
"Dating moi is like flying close to the sun," Miss Piggy said at the Television Critics Association gathering Tuesday. "It was inevitable that Kermit would drop down to the ground while I stayed in the heavens."
Kermit has rebounded with a porcine ABC assistant, he said. As for Miss Piggy, she was fending off admirers — and suspicions — on Twitter.
.@Alancumming Oh, dear Alan... As much as moi loves a good publicity stunt, this is not one! Let your cute, single friends know, 'kay? — Miss Piggy (@RealMissPiggy) August 5, 2015
> .[@marcjacobs](https://twitter.com/marcjacobs) Kissy, kissy, Marc-y! Moi will get vous an address to send a sympathy gift card... > > — Miss Piggy (@RealMissPiggy) [August 5, 2015](https://twitter.com/RealMissPiggy/status/628724230062903296)
> Moi appreciates all the support after yesterday's news. But what moi would REALLY appreciate is some ice cream. And gift baskets. Thanks!! > > — Miss Piggy (@RealMissPiggy) [August 5, 2015](https://twitter.com/RealMissPiggy/status/628995893476368384)
Well, at least this should make for good material for Fozzie Bear. Wocka wocka!
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