Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase spotted homeless and unrecognizable in California, fans say 'this is heartbreaking'

Former Nickelodeon child actor Tylor Chase, best known for playing the eccentric bully Martin in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, has left fans deeply shaken after recent viral videos showed him appearing homeless and unrecognizable in California. Once a familiar face on early 2000s television, Chase is now reportedly living on the streets of Riverside.

The clips have sparked a wave of concern, nostalgia, and difficult conversations online about child fame, mental health, and addiction, as fans struggle to process how drastically life has changed for the former Nickelodeon star.

Tylor Chase rose to fame in the mid 2000s through his recurring role as Martin Qwerly, often nicknamed Coconut Head, on Nickelodeon’s hit series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. The show ran from 2004 to 2007 and became a defining part of childhood for many millennials and Gen Z viewers.

Chase appeared alongside stars like Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw, and Daniel Curtis Lee, playing a quirky bully whose odd personality made him memorable even years later.

In September 2025, influencer Citlalli Wilson shared TikTok videos showing Chase living on the streets of Riverside, California. In the clips, he appeared disheveled and barely recognizable compared to his television days. The footage spread quickly across social media platforms, shocking fans who grew up watching him.

Concerned viewers launched a small GoFundMe that raised around $1,200 for basic needs like clothing and shoes. However, the fundraiser was soon stopped at the request of Chase’s mother.