A resurfaced viral video showing former Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide actor Tylor Chase appearing unhoused on the streets of Riverside, Calif., has sparked renewed concern and discussion online about the long-term challenges faced by former child stars.
The clip, which has garnered views after resurfacing on TikTok and X in recent days, contrasts Chase’s current appearance with his role as Martin Qwerly — the endlessly optimistic, fast-talking classmate on Nickelodeon’s hit series, which aired from 2004 to 2007. Multiple outlets, including New York Post and Decider, have confirmed the video features Chase during an interaction with influencer Citlalli Wilson (@lethallalli).
Chase, now 36, rose to fame as part of the ensemble cast alongside Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw, and Daniel Curtis Lee. After Ned’s Declassified ended, he appeared in smaller projects such as Everybody Hates Chris, the independent film Good Time Max and later did voice work for the video game L.A. Noire. He largely stepped away from acting in the 2010s.
The footage originally surfaced in September 2025, when Wilson encountered Chase on the street and recorded a brief conversation. In the video, Chase identifies himself and references his Nickelodeon work while appearing disheveled. Wilson later followed up with a second meeting, providing him with clothing and necessities, and launched a GoFundMe to help with food and housing expenses.
That fundraiser was soon halted after Chase’s mother contacted Wilson, explaining that her son required medical and psychiatric care rather than direct financial support. According to statements shared at the time, Chase has struggled with mental health issues, and his family requested control over any funds raised. The GoFundMe was subsequently taken down.
Chase’s former co-stars addressed the situation publicly on their Ned’s Declassified podcast in late September, expressing shock and sadness. Daniel Curtis Lee later visited Chase in Riverside. He urged fans to stop filming or sharing videos of him, emphasizing the importance of long-term care and stability over fleeting viral attention.
Despite the attention and outreach, recent reports and local sightings indicate Chase remained unhoused through late 2025, with no public confirmation of sustained housing or treatment. The resurfaced video has reignited conversations online about the pressures of early fame and the lack of long-term industry support for young performers.
A 2019 UCLA study found that approximately 40% of former child actors experience depression, substance abuse, or other mental health challenges later in life, often linked to early career pressures and abrupt transitions away from the spotlight. While Chase’s specific circumstances have not been publicly detailed beyond family statements, his situation has become a focal point in broader discussions about child stardom and mental health.
Fans and fellow industry figures continue to call for compassion and privacy, urging the public to focus on meaningful support rather than resharing footage, as Chase’s situation remains unresolved.
