Elmo’s verified X (Twitter) account was hacked Monday, leading to a wave of antisemitic, racist and conspiracy-laced posts. Sesame Workshop has secured the account and condemned the content.

DeAPlaneta Entertainment has been tapped by Sesame Workshop to serve as the licensing agent for Sesame Street in Central and Eastern Europe.

Sesame Workshop worked to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.

Horrific posts on the "Sesame Street" character's X account only remained online for a short period, but still went viral.

As Sesame Workshop South Africa marks a milestone, it stands at the forefront of a national movement to enhance the future of every child in the country—inviting all South Africans to participate and make a difference.