malcolm in the middle Star Frankie Muniz is opening up about the time he stormed off the set after being disrespected.

The 38-year-old former Disney child actor was chatting with his reality TV co-star. i’m an australian celebrity As he recalls the shocking story of why he disappeared from two episodes of the series, via Australian News Network.

“There were two episodes where I didn’t participate. I walked off the set,” Muniz said, explaining that his behavior was due to on-set nerves.

“Everyone is afraid to stand up when someone is controlling, rude, or disrespectful. They walk on pins and needles. It’s so humbling to see people afraid to stand up for themselves, and I’m like,” said Order something. “

He continued: “I don’t care if they tell me I’ll never go back, because it’s worth it to me. The show is centered around me, and that helps.”

Muniz plays the titular Malcolm opposite Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield and others.

The hit series earned Muniz a Golden Globe nomination, and he went on to star in films such as “The Big Fat Liar” and “Agent Cody Banks.”