From Nickelodeon to Hard Times — What Happened to Tylor Chase?

Tylor Chase, best known for playing Martin Qwerly on Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007), recently re-emerged in the public eye under heartbreaking circumstances.

Chase, now 36 years old, has been seen living on the streets of Riverside, California in viral TikTok videos that sparked widespread concern. In one clip he even confirms his identity when asked if he was on Nickelodeon.

Fans and former co-stars reacted with shock and sympathy, and a GoFundMe was briefly started — though his mother asked that it be taken down, saying that money wouldn’t solve the real issues he is facing.

According to coverage from multiple outlets, his struggles appear tied to long-term mental health challenges and instability after leaving the entertainment industry, a situation not uncommon among former child actors.

In late December 2025, Chase was hospitalized and expected to enter a rehabilitation program after a crisis intervention, and former Ned’s Declassified co-stars like Daniel Curtis Lee and Shaun Weiss have stepped in to help support him and assist with recovery.

His story has opened up broader conversations online about mental health, addiction, and the support (or lack thereof) available to former child stars as adults.

Other co-stars like Devon Werkheiser and Lindsey Shaw have also voiced concern, calling for empathy and structured help rather than judgment.