Tylor Chase, an actor who rose to popularity in the Nickelodeon youth series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, was located living on the street in the Riverside area of Los Angeles. The dissemination of a video on TikTok, recorded by a fan, reactivated interest in his whereabouts and sparked concern among fans and former castmates alike.
The case brought back to the table a little visible reality: the difficulties that some former child stars go through once the media exposure and stable work in the industry disappears.
The video that rekindled concern
The images, which quickly went viral on social networks, show Chase in a context far removed from the success he experienced as a teenager. After their dissemination, numerous followers expressed sadness and bewilderment, sharing messages of support and concern for his health and well-being.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Former Nickelodeon child star Tylor Chase who is known for his role “Martin” in the show Ned’s declassified survival guide was spotted appearing unrecognizable and homeless in California. Many fans are questions ‘What does Nickelodeon do to these kids.’ pic.twitter.com/CrhQpyWRbY
– Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) December 21, 2025
The news was also discussed on Ned’s Declassified Survival Guide podcast, hosted by the actor’s former colleagues, where the situation was approached with caution and evident shock.
The reaction of his former co-stars
During the program, Daniel Curtis Lee, Lindsey Shaw and Devon Werkheiser spoke openly about the impact of learning about Chase’s situation. Lee acknowledged that it was difficult information to take in and expressed frustration at the inability to help directly.
Shaw, for his part, expressed his desire to meet him again and be able to talk face to face, underlining the affection he still feels for his former colleague. Werkheiser was also affected and described it as painful to see someone close to him going through such a complex situation.
The message of family and the focus on health
After the first videos were released, Tylor Chase’s mother decided to intervene publicly. She did so to stop a fundraising campaign that had been launched, explaining that her son’s problem is not financial.
The priority, she said, is for him to receive specialized medical care, which Chase refuses at this time. He also explained that previous attempts to help him with material resources have been unsuccessful, as he finds it difficult to manage even basic items of his daily life.
Tylor Chase’s story contrasts with the memory that many people have of him as part of one of the most popular youth series of the 2000s. His current situation has reopened the debate about mental health, support and the lack of support networks for actors who begin their careers as children.
