We Finally Know Why Steve Quit Blue's Clues

Steve Burns served as the host of Blue's Clues from its first episode in 1996 until he decided to quit six years later in 2002. As the beloved host of the children's show, Steve was the amiable dog-parent to Blue, a spotted dog with a penchant for leaving clues around their home. But after 100 episodes, Steve left for college and let his on-screen brother Joe take over. And while Donovan Patton's Joe was a serviceable host, people couldn't help but wonder about the real reason Steve Burns left Blue's Clues.