A deeply upsetting video has sparked widespread concern online after former Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase was spotted living on the streets of Riverside, California. Once familiar to viewers as the quiet, thoughtful Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, the now-35-year-old has become the center of a difficult conversation about fame, mental health, and life after child stardom.
The TikTok clip, which surfaced earlier this fall, shows Chase visibly distressed and sleeping rough. Fans quickly shared the footage, with reactions ranging from heartbreak to anger over the decision to film him in such a vulnerable moment. Many longtime viewers recalled his time alongside Devon Werkheiser and Daniel Curtis Lee on the hit Nickelodeon series.
This man crossed paths with former Nickelodeon child star Tylor Chase, who is now homeless, gave him some money, and learned that Chase Bank played a part in how he ended up in his current situation 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/RmtQHoEyo9
— Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) December 22, 2025
In the aftermath, a GoFundMe was launched to help cover food and clothing costs, though it was later paused by Chase’s mother, who has spoken openly about his bipolar disorder and ongoing financial struggles. Lee has since visited Chase and urged fans to understand that recovery requires long-term support, not viral moments.
Locals report Chase remains unhoused, though many hope the attention leads to meaningful help.