The Simpsons reveals new actor for iconic character – as original star quits after 35 years
Aside from the titular family, several other Springfield residents have become show mainstays.
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This includes Milhouse van Houten, fan favourite nerdy sidekick to Bart Simpson.
His crush on Bart's younger sister Lisa is among the show's longest-running gags.
The Milhouse character was named by show bosses after former US president Richard Milhous Nixon.
In November 2024, the character's longtime voice actress Pamela Hayden announced her retirement from the show.
Pamela had been apart of the long-running cartoon since it first premiered in 1989.
The actress, 71, also lent her talents to bully Jimbo Jones and Ned Flanders' elder son, Rod.
Meanwhile, singer Kelly Macleod has now taken over the role of Milhouse.
Under the name Kelly Breznik, she was previously lead vocalist of rock band Private Life - a female-fronted rock band founded by Eddie Van Halen.
She debuted as the character in season 35's final episode - titled "Estranger Things" - which aired over the weekend.
However, Milhouse only had a minor role, appearing in a scene where he, Bart and Lisa are all grown-up.
The Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon who also co-created hit kids' cartoon dies outside his home aged 68
Kelly appeared in The Simpsons previously, voicing a minor character in 2022.
As for original actress Pamela, she addressed her departure in a statement to fans last year.
She said: 'The time has come for me to hang up my microphone.
"It's been an honor and a joy to have worked on such a funny, witty, and groundbreaking show…
"I'll always have a special place in my heart for that blue-haired 10-year-old boy with glasses."
She added it's not quite yet the end for her voice over career, saying she was leaving to "pursue other creative outlets."
It comes as Emmy-winning Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon died unexpectedly earlier this month.
A major achievement came with a Primetime Emmy he received for writing an episode of The Simpsons.
He wrote season 2, episode 13 of The Simpsons titled Homer Vs. Lisa And The 8th Commandment, which aired on February 7, 1991.
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