Almost two decades after leaving 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,' one of the most popular children's shows in TV history, the original Blue Ranger reveals it was behind-the-scenes taunting about his sexuality that eventually led him to walk off the show, EW.com reports. David Yost opened up about the life-changing experience toNo Pink Spandex, a site dedicated to the Power Rangers.
About 20 years ago, after being taunted for years for being gay, Yost walked off the set.
"The reason that I walked off is that I was called 'f-–' one too many times. I had just heard that several times while working on the show from creators, producers, writers, directors... Basically I just felt like i was continually being told I was not worthy of being where I am because I'm a gay person. And I'm not supposed to be an actor. And I'm not a superhero," Yost said.
About 20 years ago, after being taunted for years for being gay, Yost walked off the set.
"The reason that I walked off is that I was called 'f-–' one too many times. I had just heard that several times while working on the show from creators, producers, writers, directors... Basically I just felt like i was continually being told I was not worthy of being where I am because I'm a gay person. And I'm not supposed to be an actor. And I'm not a superhero," Yost said.
The former Blue Ranger was very candid in the interview, at times, even tearing up when remembering events at that time.
"I know that my co-stars were called in a couple times into different producer's offices and questioned about my sexuality which is kind of an humiliating experience to hear that and to find that out. There were just a lot of issues," Yost recalls.
The harassment was so bad, Yost even thought about taking his own life. "It just felt like a bad marriage. I could either stay and finish six more months -- do the second movie and finish six more months of the show -- or just... I was kinda worried about my life. I was worried I might take my own life," he reveals.
It was after a nervous breakdown and several years of soul searching that Yost eventually found peace. The former actor is now working behind the camera in Hollywood as a producer
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