It’s the kind of story that punches you right in the gut—Tylor Chase, once a smiling face from the Nickelodeon glory days, now spotted homeless and disoriented on the streets of Los Angeles.
For anyone who grew up watching “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”, seeing the once-energetic Martin Qwerly in this condition is more than just jarring—it’s heartbreaking.
In a video filmed in Riverside back in September, a woman recognized Chase and asked if he was from Disney. “Nickelodeon,” he corrected, identifying himself and the show. And there he was—36 years old, unshaven, dirty, and clearly not in a good place. It was a moment that felt almost surreal, and once the clip made its way online, fans and former co-stars alike were left shaken.
Daniel Curtis Lee, who played Cookie on “Ned’s Declassified”, didn’t hold back his emotions on their podcast. He called the video “scary,” admitting that he was initially angry someone would film Tylor in such a vulnerable state. But then came the helplessness, the frustration—because what do you do when someone you once knew, someone who shared your childhood spotlight, is now lost in the chaos?
🇺🇸 FORMER NICKELODEON STAR FOUND HOMELESS IN LA – HOLLYWOOD ONCE AGAIN PROVES IT’S GREAT AT MAKING CHILD ACTORS, TERRIBLE AT WHAT COMES NEXT
Tylor Chase spent his teenage years on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide teaching kids how to navigate middle school.
Now he’s 36… pic.twitter.com/IanZa3ORBb
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 22, 2025
Lindsey Shaw echoed the same torn feelings, saying she wanted to go speak to Chase, just to look him in the eye and remind him he’s loved. Devon Werkheiser, the show’s lead, said it was “painful and shocking,” calling Chase a “really sweet person” and reflecting on how tough it is to see someone you once shared such a magical chapter with hit rock bottom.
And that’s the thing—this isn’t just about fame or childhood nostalgia. It’s about the brutal reality that life after the spotlight can be cruel, especially for child actors who vanish from the screen and sometimes, it seems, from society’s concern altogether. Chase’s fall from the limelight into the streets is not an isolated incident—it’s a painfully familiar story in Hollywood.
Now, fans are watching this unfold not on TV, but in real life—and wondering how a kid who brought joy to millions could end up here.
His former castmates haven’t given up hope. They want to find him, help him, maybe even bring him back from the edge. But hope, as strong as it is, can feel powerless when someone’s truly in the depths of struggle.
And yet, here’s what sticks—these friends still care. After all these years, with no cameras rolling and no scripts in hand, they’re still trying to be there for him. Maybe that’s what Tylor Chase needs most right now. Not the spotlight. Just connection. Just love. Just someone to say, you’re not forgotten.
