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Glen Powell Regrets Disastrous Reality TV Debut as a Teen
27 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Glen Powell appeared on Discovery Kids' Endurance in 2002 at age 15
- He was kicked off the show in the first episode after falling off the barn
- Powell calls the experience "really sad" and says he would do it over if he could
In September 2025, actor Glen Powell, now 36 years old, opened up about one of his biggest regrets from his early days in the entertainment industry - his appearance on the 2002 reality TV series Endurance.
At the time, Powell was just 15 years old when he joined the Discovery Kids show, which was a Survivor-style competition for kids. However, his time on the series was short-lived, as he was kicked off in the very first episode after falling off the barn during a challenge.
Looking back, Powell admits the experience was "really sad" and something he would do over if he had the chance. "I wanted to be on the show really bad, and I got kicked off in the first episode," he said in a previous interview.
Despite his embarrassing exit, Powell has gone on to find great success in Hollywood, starring in films like Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming Hulu comedy series Chad Powers. And while he may not be proud of his Endurance appearance, the actor says his parents have been incredibly supportive throughout his career, even making a cameo in his new show.
