Why are Kermit and Miss Piggy making headlines

The muppet characters?
Yes.

What about them?

It’s splitsville. The lovable Kermit and Miss Piggy terminated their relationship of almost 40 years.

Is this supposed to be a joke?

No, the two broke the news in a joint statement on Facebook on August 4. It said the decision was difficult and had followed “thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling”.

What did the two have to say?

“Piggy made my life a bacon-wrapped hell on Earth," Kermie lamented. Piggy, meanwhile, said, “Dating Kermie is like flying close to the sun”.

Duh! sounds rough...

Yes, but the two did have an odd relationship, so the breakup isn't the biggest surprise, but it sure makes us sad anyway.

Reactions in the industry must be really sad...

Yes, Kermit and Miss Piggy's inability to make it work inspired mourning from fans and celebs alike. Many expressed shock over the split, while others looked to the Muppets' romantic future.

By any chance, is this some sort of a publicity stunt?

Can’t say. The cynics pointed out that the breakup might be a propaganda to promote The Muppets TV reboot which premiers on ABC next month.

What lies ahead now?

The two said they would continue to work with each other but see other ‘people, pigs, frogs, et al’.

It’s not easy being green then...

Yes but Kermit has already moved on. He has confirmed that he is dating another pig named Denise, who works for ABC.

Another pig?

Well, Kermit was unrepentant about his predilection for porcine partners. "What can I say?" he shrugged. "...I'm attracted to pigs," he added.