Justin Bieber To Play Himself On The Simpsons

First Published: August 22, 2012 12:42 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Justin Bieber performs on stage during the ‘Sunrise’ broadcast at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, Australia, on July 18, 2012Caption Justin Bieber performs on stage during the ‘Sunrise’ broadcast at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, Australia, on July 18, 2012“The Simpsons” are about to get swaggy!

Justin Bieber has lent his platinum voice to the long-running animated hit.

The superstar Tweeted the news, writing, “Just did a voice over for the SIMPSONS!!! #swaggy,” but later deleted the Tweet, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Al Jean, “The Simpsons” executive producer, confirmed the teen will play himself in an upcoming episode.

“He tries to get into a talent show that Bart is playing piano in and they won’t admit him,” Jean told EW of Bieber’s cameo, jokingly adding, “Draw your own conclusions.”

The Biebs’ episode, titled “The Fabulous Faker Boy,” will air next year (during Season 24, which premieres on September 30 on FOX).

-- Erin O’Sullivan

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