ET Live: Chandler Riggs of 'The Walking Dead'

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The Walking Dead's Chandler Riggs came to ET to answer all your burning Carl questions!

[@jesscollins.3313]

They did him so dirty, I honestly thought Carl was the future of TWD.

[@bigmatt485]

Finn Wolfhard yeah he was especially for the next season when The Whispers come.

[@krachtbanaan57]

me2

[@williamrivers5903]

I used to think like that

[@mel-lo6ft]

MickHornbak 👏👏 couldn’t have said it any better

[@happinesshotel5375]

Killed him off because they would have to pay him adult wages.

[@gese74]

He's obviously as disappointed as the rest of us but he's handling it with as much grace as he can, he definitely seems sad.

[@MerriToon]

gese74 a very sad situation my friend.

[@gese74]

Marilyn S Yes very sad indeed 😢

[@laraibahmed3090]

I completely agree with you. This is the worst mistake they have ever made. This show is just not the same any more and i don't think i can continue watching at the rate its going. I miss the old Walking dead!

[@MerriToon]

Laraib Ahmed I surely miss their style.

[@katherinea.williams3044]

Marilyn S Right?! I have been there since day one & I personally don't use the word 'deserve' for an array of reasons, but these past few seasons truly 'deserve' the heat they're getting. I love the show & DO NOT want to see it go out this way. I really don't want that for our beloved show...T minus 10 minutes...

[@audreythomason1521]

You can tell he is hiding some feelings. True pro,and so young. He will do just fine.

[@ravenguest]

He's handling it with hell of a lot more grace than I would've been able to

[@lulabelle8405]

Hes so sad.. I feel so bad for him. Chandler deserves better :’(

[@thomasnoctor2293]

I think he was close to tears.

[@Catandmiceproduction]

I hate that they killed him off. I am not feeling this show anymore.

[@zedwhy371]

Mike Aponte i haven’t been feeling this show since Season 5 tbh

[@PhilipJFry-ie6ql]

Dont feel it, watch it

[@kadynluvsyb]

Not to be rude but he has a life off the show he’s going to college his 18

[@Lara-zb4ok]

Kadyn Cottee no, the actor was dismissed before of his birthday, his parents said that he didn't want go to college and keep working on twd

[@dwightschrute7209]

What about rick 😭

[@LittleMissSunshine2023]

So sad to see Chandler go ... really really sucks. You will be missed ❤️

[@Josh-nj4wo]

Little Miss Sunshine i could care less about carl

[@LittleMissSunshine2023]

JOSH why did you even take the time to watch the interview?

[@Josh-nj4wo]

Little Miss Sunshine i didn't

[@franlittle3709]

@@Josh-nj4wo then why are you here-

[@MrCdub88]

After Scott dimple did Chandler dirty... he doesn’t need the Walking dead. Chandler has a bright future ahead of him. Rip Carl Grimes. But Chandler lives on!

[@marshamarshamarsha4567]

He is a nice kid. I hope he gets something better.

[@RickGrimes007]

He's pissed you can tell😭😭😭😱

[@LiveWire134679]

Yeah, not really.

[@BrandyPeyton72]

I heard some rumors to about him dying on the show. This what I heard Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus is very pissed off about it.

[@spencermorgan1939]

towards the end of the Q&A, his body language changes a bit. he was struggling to find the right words to say, or mask some of the feelings he didn't want to express

[@RickGrimes007]

Eugene Morgan exactly

[@scrapinmomma]

He's got a bright future ahead of him, but lets face it, Scott Gimble did him dirty!! Riggs had just bought a house. I loved carl..watching him was like watching my own son. He will be missed!!

[@jessican6451]

Ughh so sad seeing him go :/ Carl was supposed to takeover after his dad died . . wtf

[@PixelGunner3D]

um okay ong He died wtf? Spoila alrrt!!

[@PixelGunner3D]

um okay no. Ticks devnaj o

[@PixelGunner3D]

um okay l

[@evamac666]

Errr no he wasn't, it was never carl's story, it was always Rick's, it's still shit that they have wrote him out, anf now it's looking like Maggie is going to be gone, they said Glen had to die to progress maggie's story and they havent really done hit with her, she was supposed to become this real badass but they havent really done anything major with her, infact we aint really seen her

[@summermarkevich3814]

um okay rick didn’t die

[@bakermob29]

Gotta hand to the kid. Handles it like a pro. Very mature. My oldest is his age and he is pissed off. Lol

[@erinhoyer9541]

It’s so sad seeing him go. He could have been such an amazing character in future plot lines. Rest In Peace Carl

[@Sherbear709]

I don’t understand where the story will go without him 🤦🏼‍♀️😔

[@thepistolguy859]

Sheri Parsons his little sister and Maggie's baby is the future now. But I really don't think the writers are thinking that far ahead.

[@picklenick1565]

Chris Gibson In the trailer “Before mom dies she told me that I was gonna beat this world. You will.” I’m certain he was talking to Judith.

[@Krispyyy]

The story hardly revolved around him as it is

[@vr6535]

Right?! Actors keep saying "Carl's death makes sense for the show." Wtf how?!

[@vr6535]

Walking Rejects hadn't thought of that!

[@wazza4068]

14:35 oh man look at him, they killed the future of the show

[@manprabhsingh9734]

It's really sad to see Carl die. It's just as much sad for me to know that we will never see Rick yelling "coral!" anymore.

[@aileenbrito6525]

Glenn is gone , Carl is gone ... I’m not watchin the show anymore cuz if Daryl dies next ... my heart won’t be able to handle it

[@Kimberly-ee2vb]

Aileen Brito i agree with you 100% Dixon has always been my favorite... Always will be

[@thomasholmes8138]

Damaged Enigma moist!?! whoa, hey now buddy...wink, wink and ;-/ (smirk)

[@endlessevanescence3502]

Thomas Holmes LOL. I couldn't think of anything else to say at the time. But come on - he _is_ moist most of the time. I should have said oily instead, because he never looks clean, never seems like he takes a bath, and it doesn't look attractive to me (at least, not on him anyway...Rick is a different story, something about that beard made me want Rick in bed most of the time until he shaved it off and made me "mad").

[@theamcdcshow4426]

I feel so sorry 4 him you can see he's so disappointed

[@casiedrummond3792]

Chandler Riggs = Total Class! I still cannot believe Gimple chose to kill Carl off. That decision will haunt him. The story line will not make sense. Epic Fail! Thank You Chandler Riggs for bringing Carl Grimes to life, You will be missed!!

[@absolutnadia]

Crying. I'm devastated . Awwww, damn! When she asks chandler what was the hardest scene to shoot when he replied it seemed like if he wanted to fucking cry. Made me tear up

[@rictualfury965]

Look at his face when he talks about gimple

[@arivazquez9233]

5:34 I knew he was gonna answer that he always says that's hes favorite scene

[@victorialopez2964]

Bye Carl i knew when i watch that scene that Carl was a badass

[@danip3270]

I’m still pissed about Carl dying. Chandler has some great music on Soundcloud under his name Eclipse. It’s free. I hope viewers take a listen. It’d be nice if fans continue to support him.

[@RedSeraph_]

Never knew that

[@threeowls369]

...she said Carl died...there you have it. The show will not be the same.

[@JeanLucPolier]

Three Owls Will Be MUCH better :)

[@threeowls369]

Mike I've always liked the comics...so I'll continue to read them. How can it be better is Carl was the future? You watch it and enjoy it. Will it be better without Morgan too?

[@xitlalic2749]

Why does he look sad it hurts me

[@rinnygirl4234]

Xitlali Castaneda bc he is sad...🙁

[@francisturner2482]

I LOVE CHANDLER RIGGS,AS I'VE SAID MULTIPLE TIMES, KILLING OFF CARL GRIMES IS THE WORST IDEA TWD WRITERS EVER DONE 😣😫😥 NOTHING EVEN CHANDLER SAYS WOULD MAKE ME UNDERSTAND ARE AGREE WITH HIS DEATH😣 HE'LL ALWAYS BE MISSED 😥 AND IM NOT A FANGIRL, I'M A 56YRS OLD PISSED OFF GRANDMA 😘

[@trishaw.237]

Francis Turner, EXACTLY! A very stupid move on TWD part. Rick and Carl are a big part of the heart of the storyline. It was great to watch a single parent trying his very best to keep his kids safe and alive and for a big brother, Carl trying to do the exact same thing. But most of all, not to hear Rick say, "Carl's" name through out the show. So very foolish!

[@carolf2077]

Francis Turner me too!!!!

[@EnlightenedJess11]

I agree

[@evl7341]

This is worse that Glenn’s death!!

[@JuicyWipe]

Such an amazing young man! It sucks that he's leaving the show! Gonna keep my eye out for what he does next & from now on!

[@arivazquez9233]

We all know Chandler doesn't agree with his death I know, I know

[@DelzToyShow]

yup

[@minervaverdant1380]

True!!

[@arivazquez9233]

Michael Richmond well I can't argue with you

[@evanwater3633]

Blame Gimple. But he is off the show now.

[@evanwater3633]

I know he's a bad actor. But they took him off right before his character peak. Very bad decision. But I guess fuck it d00d

[@kat3klizm3l68]

I still can't stop crying

[@nickjones4191]

Man this is some bullshit, they did chandler dirty, I'm pretty sure he was supposed to last longer on the walking dead. I hate gimple.

[@MisterPrince01]

Gimple is a prick

[@lizdragon8592]

Yeah they said to chandler they wanted him 3 more years...

[@sandraaa8496]

Nick Jones he was supposed to be apart of twd till he turned 21 smh

[@henrietta9206]

Everyone finds Gimple disgusting. Not just u dont worry 👌👍

[@emmafrancisco1253]

Nick Jones HE.WANTED.TO.GO.TO.COLLEGE. i you were a real fan you would know that lmao

[@digitalmasters8253]

under all that hair was a handsome guy lol.

[@celes42017]

Yeah. I’ve had a lot of convos with him, but he told me that they wanted to keep the hair because of the eye thing. That and it was sort of a tribute to comic Carl. He was contracted to keep the hair

[@yourfavoritetwinzz5760]

digital masters still a cutie pie with all the hair imo

[@irenemorgenroth4767]

This interviewer was very prepared. Great job.

[@stefanovalentini2780]

tf😭

[@annettemay3596]

My grandson could be Chandlers brother, they look so much alike. Poor Carl had been through so much, shot twice and had to shoot his on mother!! They should have let him live!!

[@GraisynMarie]

Man I hate that he’s off of the show. Definitely will be missed.

[@truesaiyanpower9739]

i think this is going to kill the show

[@shanna9726]

True Saiyan Power I agree.

[@RinaMeyers]

Thank God we got our picture with you at Walker Stalker Atlanta 2016, before you died! One of my subscribers sent me a program to your graduation and I am so lucky to have that special memoribilia!!!! God bless you on your new journey Chandler!

[@skybunny1474]

Scrapbook Fashionista Designs by Rina I believe he can still go , there are actors who have long since been dead that still go to conventions and do other interviews

[@josuevlogsandgames8280]

Sky Bunny yeah I know right

[@Youngfezee]

“After you die this weekend you should see it” IM DYING!!! 😂

[@ladyloveuup]

we're going to miss you chandler 😢

[@missmonster2066]

Will miss you Chandler, it won't be the same.

[@ginathompson3636]

Lord have mercy, at times you can tell this kid is devistated. Good job keeping it together.

[@elmahamblin9636]

Gimple did *nothing* but DESTROY this show!!! He was the absolute WORST thing that ever happened to TWD! Negan is nothing compared to Gimple! And now the chic that has taken over for him has killed off Arl.....there's NO coming back from this. The show has 2 seasons left at best......

[@loganpayton2015]

Elma Hamblin the girl that has taken over for him did not make the decision to kill off Carl. That was all Gimple. So I 100% agree with you and he has destroyed the show.

[@PhilipJFry-ie6ql]

It's funny because people do the same with the government, blaming the guy in charge for the entire destruction of the show is unfair

[@RedSeraph_]

No, it's not, he's the producer and writer and the one who decided to kill Carl off. He's ruined the majority of the show since he arrived.

[@delimama2787]

Chandler is such a class act! He will be sorely missed..😔 Gimple has RUINED the show, in my opinion, for the last time...one more fan NOT watching to see what comes next..😠

[@adamnicholson1273]

Carl dying means anyone can die, including Negan, no matter what the comic says

[@twerkformemes]

Adam Nicholson everyone except Daryl because plot armour

[@redvenomau]

Twerkformemes until he asks for more money that is then it will be curtins for him too😒 i dont think anyone is safe anymore,now that they killed carl off,and maggie is next i recon 😢😢😔

[@sonnieM]

This is genuinely sad... I was hoping it would be another fake death scenario but from the way he's answering these questions, he sounds so gutted to be going. This is shit

[@CherryBlossomskt]

I am too upset to watch anymore

[@mrscrushertrottalachancewh9707]

Isley Claymore same I just can't 😭

[@shiralerner5988]

Same I can’t stop crying:(

[@CherryBlossomskt]

Mrs Crusher,Trotta,Lachance,Wheaton my heart started to ache after a minute

[@CherryBlossomskt]

Tally Cohen and the way he ended it. My poor baby

[@theredruffian1909]

Carl deserved so much better he was the last sign of humanity he should have survived

[@alexlurati6786]

Gimple killed Carl... he killed the future of the series...

[@elyssa5503]

He’s so precious😍😭😭😭

[@CaptainPikeachu]

I'm so proud of Chandler!

[@alf5787]

Cher Chandler « Carl » Je me souviens d’un petit bonhomme d’à peine 11 ans plongé dans un univers apocalyptique, à se demander que fait un petit garçon comme toi dans ce monde d’adulte. Puis de saison en saison, on te voit grandir, évoluer, et pas seulement ton personnage, mais également toi Chandler. Carl et « toi » avez apporté beaucoup d’émotions durant ces 8 années, et l’on se rend compte pour la plus grande majorité d’entre nous, qu’un lien unique s’est créé avec toi, par le faite ou plutôt le privilège d’avoir suivi et accompagner le petit garçon que tu étais à cet adulte devenu exceptionnellement très attachant. Cela est très rare au cinéma ! Et si Carl est unique c’est avant tout parce que tu l’es Chandler. Alors forcément, et qu’importe ce que l’on peut argumenter, mais la fin de Carl, enlève beaucoup d’intérêt à cette série. Il est arrivé suffisamment de malheur à ton personnage pour que le réalisateur t’épargne une telle fin. Même si cette dernière scène est sans nul doute une des plus émotive qu’il m’a été donné de voir à l’écran, tant l’émotion de la fin du personnage semblait se fondre avec l’émotion réelle qui marquait en même temps la fin de ta présence sur le tournage. J’aurai préféré que ton personnage continue, car nous avions l’envie et le besoin de te retrouver, toi Chandler et Carl. Chandler, ta présence dans la série est devenue essentielle, TWD sans toi Chandler, est pour moi et pour beaucoup inconcevable, par conséquent, désolé mais je ne regarderai certainement plus les prochaines saisons… à moins… que tu reviennes ! Dans l’attente je l’espère, de te retrouver avec beaucoup d’émotions, peut-être dans d’autres univers et personnages, très amicalement, en pensée pour toi Chandler. Eddy from Swiss

[@captiantimecanary6958]

"By season 7 or 8 I had Andy's old hat." He really did get Rick's hat :'(

[@darrengreen7424]

Zombies are writing the show now. Don't die Carl!

[@andrewdiesch9748]

Darren Green damn walkers

[@imperijaable]

Ok, I must tell you guys something. Chandler is a beautiful kid, so good from deep inside, in his soul good and pure. And he maybe seems unsocialized and weird, but he is just very shy. His zodiac sign is cancer, cancer people are very shy and so emotional, but they are afraid of the world and they need security and love and they are sooo introvert. They don't want to show themselves to all people. I personally find it incredible, but it can be hard for people to understand that. And this thing that they did to him with walking dead is terrible, especially for someone who is so much sensible human being. I feel his sadness and he really wanted to cry. 😢

[@rachelgriffin7804]

Carl is my favorite character

[@korny3098]

How he got bit was the dumbest thing. He’s been in more dangerous battles like this, and that battle killed him? Bruh.

[@harisz2096]

OMQitzstrudle anyone can have mistakes

[@ericcowburn989]

I want the last episode of the walking dead to end in the grand canyon, with Rick,Carol and Daryl.

[@deniseherud]

He's such a doll...it's like he's my little bro he's grown up over the shows run. I really hope he slays college and keeps acting cuz the kids got talent.💗👍🏻💐

[@jessican6451]

He's so sad ughh

[@jaqenhghar3109]

Michael Richmond Man you shut the fuck up.

[@frefawlin3940]

triggered snake. So am I💙🐦 I didn't watch nor do I plan to ever again ... Thanks for your HARD WORK.

[@jljj6491]

annoyed ' he's probably pist about it

[@Beautiful_Disaster16]

I’m gonna miss him on TWD I’ve watching him grow up over the years 😢

[@gwenking7700]

He is so much more graceful than the putz that wrote him out

[@laaylaay3789]

He looks sooo cuteee😍😍😍😍😍 I want to cry😭😭😭

[@PrettyPrincess2614]

OMG This is making me so sad!!!! I don't think I can watch the series anymore now that he's gone :(

[@tjpm]

This young man is really handsome.

[@MimMiao]

tjpm and he got such sweet eyes... so sorry for him

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

I won't watch no more walking dead since they killed Carl grimes Carl was my favorite character , Carl is suppose to be the last survivor

[@MisterPrince01]

exactly

[@rosalinayuhengco1551]

Me Too! Gooodbye TWD!+

[@fossildragon]

As far as I'm concerned, this show is over! Will not be watching anymore. This is the dumbest decision on Stupid Gimple's part and he has killed a great show. I can't see any point with respect to the rest of the story. It is done!

[@WilliamUniverse]

ITS THIER STORY! I don’t understand why everyone is so mad! I’m actually excited to see what happens!!

[@andrewortiz6430]

Carl on the tv series is your favorite character I find that hard to believe because he's been awful on the tv series with piss poor acting, Carl in the comics is my favorite character tv Carl sucked so bad it's like his acting was so bad that gave his comic storylines to other characters on the show

[@mykroman9495]

You can hear the hurt in his voice

[@deedeepnh19]

Definitely need a movie

[@VampireQueen967]

DeeDee PNHOFFICIAL of the walking dead? Each episode is about 40 mins. Just watch 2 episodes and that's just like a movie

[@hollyrhodee]

the way the whole thing went down, and how he wasnt told he was dying until 2 wks before filming the ep and a week before his 18th bday was soo bad. steven and cudlitz knew months before. he and his dad have every right to be mad w how amc and the showrunners handled it n treated him. carl hasnt had any storylines since s6

[@sheilaburns8977]

So diplomatic of Chandler to NOT blast the show runner.

[@deadquaithe143]

He finally cut his hair...

[@nickyjanebeat1526]

Yea he looks alot different but thank fuck I was wondering when he would

[@jeremymckay1675]

well... Jessie was apparently. lol

[@mixon6974]

Enid could've cut his hair, too. She did give Maggie a haircut.

[@gnba36]

funny then hell piner I liked his hair longer as Carl but I think he looks so cute with his hair shorter! Not saying he wasn’t cute before.😂😍😘

[@MerriToon]

Thank you Chandler so much for bringing Carl's character to life. Love watching you grow up on my favorite show. You will be very missed. Best of luck to you and your future. And so you know I waited all this time for your story lines to start. Sadly now that will not happen. Love your heart broken fan 💔😥

[@sabyshines]

Find Clementine you damn producers. Recover the loss. She is the only character that can do Carl's things he did in comics.

[@mayamyrdahl8686]

The fact that he is as good of an actor as he is and can't hide his sadness tells me there must be a lot of it... My heart hurts for him. But he also seems to think the interviewer is cute lol

[@lynncantrell5502]

Rip Carl Grimes😥 Chandler your awesome

[@Terror_Candles]

He’s seems ok still has his life ahead of him but you can tell he feels upset about how now e doesn’t hear anything and is out of the loop of the show and cast

[@terminal2313]

Why did this have to happen Carl was meant to be the future. The old man Carl theory was the best ending and now it gone

[@MarreeJ]

The shitty part is that I was really looking forward to more scenes and story lines with Carl in them, and now it'll never happen. For me, the show is gonna feel just weird and empty without Carl on there, I'm probably not gonna watch it after Carl's episode tomorrow.

[@Setana815]

He looks hot.

[@mayamyrdahl8686]

He always does hehe

[@jamescline4334]

He don't agree I don't as well

[@deedeepnh19]

My baby 😭😢

[@mrskimtaehyung9095]

its gonna be sooooo weird not seeing carl anymore :(

[@arrozpinguino]

Wow its sad to see him go, watching him grow up on the screen.. Will be missed😞

[@SexAndCandyHair92]

Aww he’s so shy and awkward in real life. I hope we see more of Chandler Riggs in the future.He’s a wonderful actor.

[@nikkihartwell822]

4 minutes in and I’m crying it’s so sad to see chandler go and you can definitely tell he wasn’t enthusiastic about talking about his departure😭😭

[@bigmatt485]

How the he'll they going to kill him off when he supposed to have a main role with the whispers even a love story smh this bull shit

[@TheSithlord187]

I knew something was up when I didn't see Chandler on set for the season finale.

[@fayep3516]

I met chandler and hugged for like 10 seconds earlier such a sweet boy

[@ScififanP]

My favorite character is Michonne but I really love Carl. Their scenes together last night really broke my heart. I guess there's always the comic. I hope we see Chandler in other stuff. Still though. 💔

[@RickGrimes007]

CAAAAARL 🙇😭😭😭😭😭Can't wait for Sunday no in comic Carl is baadass he's death will be epic just watch guys ...Rick changes because of it

[@marie-rosefortin2326]

*COOOOORAAAL

[@blackdragon8392]

CORAAAAAAAAAAAAALL

[@alwaysblessed5243]

I love Chandler and u could definitely tell he was hurt by his firing! I know I thought the show would end with him😞

[@colleengreen3202]

He's so handsome, and handles being let go, with class...I really respect him as not only an actor,but as a person..

[@DirpyTurtle]

Right when the character started to get real depth, they kill him off

[@nait51]

It must have been a tough call but hey Chandler is learning about show business it's up and down and you cant trust in anyone....it is business...I hope he can still enjoy acting because he is gifted.

[@boriquadumpsterdiver9918]

I was in tears can't believe Carl is gone

[@moonwalkerproductions7398]

I want to add to these 500 comments that I am also pissed that Carl is dying, he was excited for whisperers I was too

[@arivazquez9233]

So sad why did it have to be Carl? :"v

[@sophiajohnson7004]

what...he got fired...what did he do??!!

[@arivazquez9233]

Sophia Johnson nothing he just got fired because his character died

[@trishaw.237]

Sophia Johnson, I still say it's Chandler's father's fault. His big mouth got him fired. Sophia watch all of his father's postings and you'll see what I mean.

[@sophiajohnson7004]

O thank u!!

[@sophiajohnson7004]

O damn, Ok trisha, Thank u

[@blueeyedtech1234]

Does anyone else think this is bullshit because Scott Gimple and Chandler's dad basically didn't get along for lack of a better term? This had nothing to do with Chandler Riggs himself and that's why I think it's bullshit he got fired for something he wasn't directly involved with.

[@TacticalMikey]

He looks so good with his hair cleaned up, what in the world made them think keeping it long and unmanageable was a good idea at AMC?!

[@busterk716]

Lol the really funny thing is that I could pull off as Carla twin cuz I look 90% like him lol😂😂😂

[@michor10]

pics or it didn't happen.