Kermit the Frog wants Scots to say no to independence (Picture: Getty Images)

The independence referendum has managed to split one of the world’s best-known couples – Kermit and Miss Piggy.

Kermit the Frog hopes Scots say no to leaving the UK in September.

However, he hinted that Miss Piggy was more interested in the idea of independence – as she quite likes the idea of having the title Queen of Scotland.

In perhaps the most bizarre intervention in the debate so far, Kermit was asked for his views in The Big Issue.


The green star of the Muppet Most Wanted movie said he wants the UK to stay united, though he then goes on to hint at a split within the Muppet camp.



And he also risked offending Scottish voters ahead of the September 18 referendum by using the word ‘England’ when he was apparently referring to the whole of Britain.

Asked if he agreed with David Bowie that Britain should stay together, Kermit told the magazine: ‘Absolutely.’

But he added: ‘I understand Miss Piggy is willing to serve as Queen of Scotland if there is a split. So you may want to guard your castles.’

Miss Piggy likes the idea of being ‘Queen of Scotland’ (Picture: Getty Images)

The shock intervention in the independence battle immediately led to questions being asked at Westminster.

At a media briefing in the House of Commons, David Cameron’s spokesman was asked whether the prime minister ‘had a hand in’ Kermit’s comments.

To groans of amusement from reporters, the spokesman replied: ‘Are you suggesting someone has been pulling strings?’

Kermit told The Big Issue he ‘loves the UK’ because British viewers understood the Muppets’ humour.

He said: ‘Heck, you folks even get Fozzie’s jokes.’