Note: This post mentions sexual assault. Zoey 101 star Matthew Underwood recently revealed the reason behind his decision to step away from acting. His revelation comes in the wake of the documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which shed light on the alleged toxic and abusive environment at Nickelodeon, particularly focusing on creator Dan Schneider.
In an Instagram post, Underwood disclosed that at the age of 19, he was sexually harassed and assaulted by his agent, who had initially gained his trust as a friend and mentor. Despite reporting the incident to the agency and the subsequent firing of the agent, Underwood's experience led him to leave Los Angeles and abandon his acting career.
