Sabrina Carpenter helps usher in the return of The puppet showand she does it with great charm alongside one of television’s most beloved divas, Miss Piggy.
The pop star appears in the very first teaser for the upcoming special, which debuted during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest, instantly setting the tone for a fun, star-filled revival.
In the teaser, Carpenter is fully up for the Muppets’ signature mayhem, sharing the screen and even matching outfits with Miss Piggy.
A notable moment shows the Espresso singer praising Miss Piggy as an icon, a compliment the Muppet legend accepts with flying colors.
“You’re so nice. Keep going,” replies Miss Piggy, perfectly in character. The exchange highlights the easy chemistry between the two and gives fans a taste of the humor that special promises keep.
Carpenter’s appearance also feels like a fun continuation of his recent onstage interaction with Miss Piggy during the last stop of his film. Short and sweet Tour in Los Angeles.
At this show, Carpenter jokingly “arrested” Miss Piggy before performing. Juno.
Addressing the crowd, she said: “You guys are so beautiful, it should be a crime,” before spotting Miss Piggy and Bobo the Bear and adding: “Like you, beautiful. I’d recognize that face anywhere!”
When asked if she was enjoying the concert, Miss Piggy replied: “I love it! I mean, I have some notes. I’ll share them with you after the show.”
Bobo the bear then intervened with false authority, telling her: “Let’s go, pig… Tell the judge, sister.
The teaser also features Seth Rogen, who seems genuinely excited to be a part of the Muppet Universe.
In a brief exchange with Fozzie Bear, Rogen admits, “I’ve always dreamed of being here,” prompting the classic Fozzie response.
With familiar faces, light-hearted humor, and celebrity guests clearly enjoying the moment, The Muppet Show aims to blend nostalgia with fresh energy.
The special is set to premiere on ABC and Disney+ on Wednesday, February 4, giving fans old and new another reason to celebrate the Muppets’ timeless appeal.
