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Goodbye Yellow Wiggle

Today, after many months of speculation as to the nature of the 'mystery illness', Greg Page- better known as the Yellow Wiggle has announced his retirement from the massively successful children's group.

I have been watching LOTS of Wiggles recently- my 15month old daughter has become a huge fan. She cannot speak yet- but has devised a sign for the Wiggles (akin to the dance move for Dorothy the Dinasaur song). She has even begun to sing along- with similar sounds and in time with the music.

I'm sure there are some kids out there who will notice the transition from Greg to Sam- the new Yellow wiggle (Greg's understudy). I don't think J will- as long as they keep singing songs and dances she likes I think she wont even notice.

But best wishes to Greg as he continues to receive medical advice and treatment for his condition orthostatic intolerance, which is a chronic but not life threatening disease. It is unfortunte that it has caused him to stop doing the think that he loves and has been such a big part of most of his life- but in the end we all know that looking after your own health is the best thing you can do for not only yourself, but your family (and in Greg's case- his fans).

You can read the wiggles press release here, and Greg's video message here.

The Yellow Skivvy has passed on to the next generation- Goodbye Greg and good Luck Sam- you have big shoes to fill.

posted by Capital Mum @ 12:09 PM