After a petition called for Bert and Ernie to get married on "Sesame Street," the TV show has weighed in on Facebook: "Bert and Ernie are best friends. They were created to teach preschoolers that ...

Bert and Ernie, as well as Elmo, center, are among a donation of additional Jim Henson objects to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington on Sept. 24, 2013. Jacquelyn ...

In response to the interview, Sesame Workshop, the organization behind Sesame Street, came out with its own statement on Tuesday, in which it characterized Bert and Ernie as “best friends ...

Sesame Street Muppets Ernie and Bert pose for photographs during a press conference on the 40th anniversary of the Sesame Street in Hamburg, Germany, 07 January 2013. picture alliance—picture ...

Bert From ‘Sesame Street’ Is a Huge Olivia Rodrigo Fan. Bert and his old pal Ernie dropped by 'Elle' to play the popular 'Song Association' game.

Sesame Workshop, which produces “Sesame Street,” has long tried to shut down speculation over the sexuality of the characters. “As we have always said, Bert and Ernie are best friends ...

Ernie, left, and Bert of Sesame Street attend the 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 27, 2014, in New York City. Michael Stewart/Getty Images.

Former 'Sesame Street' writer Mark Saltzman confirmed that puppet characters Bert and Ernie were a couple in an interview with Queerty published Tuesday.