Sesame Street takes Paris: Elmo, Cookie Monster and friends cover the Olympics

Our favorite monsters have left Sesame Street and traveled to Paris to cover the Olympics.

Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby have paused their daily activities to begin their real-life jobs as sports commentators and correspondents.

Kicking off the fun on Aug. 2, Elmo is seen in a video standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.

“Elmo is here with the TODAY SHOW for the Paris Olympic Games!” the furry red monster said in the video. “Yay!”

“Elmo is hoping to see some really cool people,” he said.

Looking around, the monster finds an unwanted guest, Rocco.

“Oh great,” he said.

The Sesame Street monsters appeared on the TODAY SHOW to share their experiences with everyone. From understanding what jetlag is, drinking a cup of espresso and the importance of a power nap, these monsters are demonstrating many factors of adulthood.

During the interview, the monsters were excited to see many of Team USA’s Olympic champions like Katie Ledecky, LeBron James, and Steph Curry.

Cookie Monster said that he wanted to meet 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles.

“She’s the Chocolate Chip Cookie of gymnastics,” Cookie Monster said.

Here is a look at what the Sesame Street crew has been up to at the Paris Olympics.

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Sesame Street monsters cover the Paris Olympics

Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Elmo arrive in Paris

The Sesame Street crew are all smiles before they cover the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Elmo meets Team USA's Men's Rowing Team

USA's Men's Rowing Team won one gold and one bronze medal in the Paris Olympic games.

Rocco arrives in Paris

Rocco brought his and Elmo's rivalry to the best place for competition.

Abby Cadabby and Elmo meet Team USA gymnasts Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles

Jordan Chiles won one gold medal and one bronze medal. Her teammate Suni Lee won one gold medal, and two bronze medals for Team USA's gymnastics team.

Cookie Monster meets rapper Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg was spotted at the Track & Field meets, sitting beside his best friend, TV personality Martha Stewart.

Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Elmo recap events from the Paris Olympics

Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Elmo recap events from the Paris Olympics by announcing Team USA's athletes and medal count.

Cookie Monster finds a French treat

Cookie Monster ditches a cookie for a croissant... for now.

More monsters cover the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics is a big event, so more monsters are needed to help with the coverage.

Katie Ledecky gets another medal

Katie Ledecky gets a gold medal and a cookie medal.

Elmo gets interviewed again

Elmo says he is having so much fun at the Paris Olympics.

Abby Cadabby meets Melissa Jefferson

Melissa Jefferson won a bronze medal in the Women's 100-meter race for Track & Field.

Another Sesame Street member joins the team in Paris

Slimey left Sesame Street to join his friends at the Paris Olympics.

Elmo gets a picture with Simone Biles, and she invites a friend

Simone Biles won three gold medals and one silver medal for Team USA's gymnastics team, but she wanted to take a photo with Rocco, Elmo's rival, and Abby Cadabby's pet.

Cookie Monster meets Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs

Lee Kiefer won one gold medal, and Lauren Scruggs won one gold and one silver for Team USA's fencing.

Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Elmo meet Team USA's Swim Team

In total, the women's and men's swim teams have won 28 medals: eight gold, 13 silver, and seven bronze.

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