The Real Reason Steve Quit Blue's Clues

Publish date: 2024-05-14

"Blue's Clues" went off the air in 2006, but returned as the Nickelodeon revival series "Blue's Clues & You!", starring Josh Dela Cruz, in 2019. In the premiere, Burns appeared along with on-screen brother Joe (played by Donovan Patton).

In an interview with ScaryMommy, Burns shared his enthusiasm for the revival and his new behind-the-scenes role. "I'm writing, directing, and all that stuff, and mentoring Josh a bit," he said. According to IMDb, Burns is a consulting producer on the series, while also writing two episodes and directing four. Even though he never intended to reappear on-screen, Burns said he pitched the idea that Steve grew up to be a detective — but not a very good one. The producers loved it so much they convinced Burns to appear as Steve again in the premiere in 2019.

While so much time has passed, Steve still has a sweet connection to Blue. During the premiere, Steve and Joe help their cousin Josh with a set of Blue's clues that stumped him via the new video phone function of their handy dandy notebooks — a nifty technological advance in the "Blue's Clues" world. Then, in December 2020, Burns made another appearance as Steve in the "Blues Clues & You!" holiday episode. The character returns to help Blue and Josh decorate their Christmas tree — and Blue was so happy to see him!

Although Burns' "Blue's Clues" departure broke fans' hearts, it sounds like he's more involved in the show than ever — on-screen and off.

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