Nintendo Replaces Longtime Voice Actors for Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong

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Samantha Kelly, who voiced Princess Peach and Toad for 18 years, has been replaced without prior notice by Nintendo, similar to the recent recasting of Mario's voice actor Charles Martinet. Kelly expressed her sadness at the sudden change, which was only communicated after the release of Mario Kart World, and her future in the role remains unclear.
- Princess Peach voice actor confirms she's been replaced after 18 years Eurogamer
- Princess Peach and Toad's Veteran Voice Actor Says Nintendo Told Her She'd Been Replaced on Switch 2 Launch Day As Mario Kart World Released Without Her in It IGN
- Switch 2 marks the end of an era as Mario Kart World is the first time in 20 years Donkey Kong's voice actor has changed, and the replacement seemingly comes straight from the Mario movie Yahoo
- Nintendo has replaced the longtime voice of Peach and Toad Polygon
- Donkey Kong and Princess Peach voice actors replaced in Mario Kart World My Nintendo News
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