Kevin McHale has slammed TV fans for insensitive discussions about late actors, making an apparent reference to the so-called Glee 'curse'.
McHale, 38, starred in all six seasons of the hit high school musical, which aired from 2009 to 2015. The show made stars of its cast, won six Emmys, and featured numerous guest stars. However, its legacy has been marred by the deaths of three core cast members and assistant director Jim Fuller.
Cory Monteith died of an accidental overdose in 2013, Mark Salling died by suicide in 2018 after pleading guilty to possessing child abuse images, and Naya Rivera drowned in a California lake in 2020.
McHale's Social Media Outburst
McHale has now hit out at TV viewers who refer to late stars in 'diabolical' terms, in what appears to be an oblique reference to Glee, although he did not name the show. Taking to X, McHale wrote: ‘Let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a “sacrifice” or a “curse” in regards to a TV show is f***ing diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality. Fet f***ed.’
Ryan Murphy Considers Revival
The comments come after Glee producer Ryan Murphy said he is considering reviving the show amid renewed interest from Gen Z. Murphy started by sharing his affection for the Glee cast, before telling People: ‘I had a great time making that show. That show is interesting because it's come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I'm like, “Maybe we should revisit that show”. My nostalgia and love for that show is enough that I'm like, “Well, maybe people would like to see a new incarnation of that in some capacity.” So yeah, I love that show and I loved what it became and what it meant to so many people.’
Glee is available to watch on Disney Plus.
