‘Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Signs With UTA

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All three outlets—Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline—focus on Burns' signing with UTA but provide similar details about his current projects. They all emphasize his past role in "Blue's Clues" and his ongoing creative endeavors,…

Ethan Shanfeld· May 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 44 views

‘Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Signs With UTA

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Steve Burns, the original host of 'Blue’s Clues,' has signed with UTA for representation. He has been involved with the franchise since its inception in 1996 and continues to contribute creatively. Burns is also set to premiere his solo show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.

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▪Steve Burns was the original host of 'Blue’s Clues' from 1996 to 2002.
▪He reprised his role in the 2019 reboot 'Blue’s Clues & You!' as a mentor to the new host.
▪Burns hosts a podcast called 'Alive With Steve Burns' and was nominated for an Ambie Award for best podcast host.

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▪ ‘Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Signs With UTA — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ UTA Signs ‘Blue’s Clues’ Host Steve Burns — Deadline

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Home TV News May 27, 2026 6:00am PT ‘Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Signs With UTA By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest Kalshi and Polymarket Are Spoiling Reality TV Shows — and Studios Don’t Know What to Do About It 5 days ago Miley Cyrus Reveals Favorite ‘Hannah Montana’ Episode, Her Dream Cover Song and Advice for Younger Self: ‘Be Present Enough to Remember’ 5 days ago ‘Jackass’ TV Show Returns to Paramount+ With ‘Restored Original’ Episodes 6 days ago See All Courtesy of Steve Burns “Blue’s Clues” star Steve Burns has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Burns was the original host of the children’s TV series from 1996 to 2002, helping propel it into one of the most recognizable kids’ franchises of the 1990s and 2000s.

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