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I heard a sick rumour today. Erin told me that Jennifer Tilly was on The Wayne Brady Show talking about her role in The Haunted Mansion movie, and mentioned all the jobs she got connected to the movie doing voice over work as Madame Leota. She mentioned doing the voice for the toy, the McDonald's commercial... and the ride. Apparently, Disney wants to "update" the original Madame Leota from the ride because she's so "outdated"... something about the bouffant hairdo.

There are so many things wrong with this idea, I don't know where to begin. The original Madame Leota is the head of an old Imagineer, Leota Toombs, who did the face for the hologram; the voice is Eleanor Audley, the voice of Maleficent and Cinderella's Stepmother. She is part of Disney history. The idea that Jennifer Tilly could permanently replace her in the ride is appalling beyond measure... I mean, it's Save Toad-appalling. And I hope that, should this rumour prove to be true, that an appropriate Save Toad-calibre campaign is launched.

Jennifer Tilly's interview with TV Guide confirms this rumour.

This is sick.

Why are you in Tavie's head? 5:13 PM | shower me with attention