Emily Osment, now 33, has opened up about her past on Disney Channel following recent comments made by Nick Jonas regarding the network’s infamous Disney Channel Games. The actress, widely recognized for her breakout role as Lilly Truscott on “Hannah Montana,” responded with candor and a touch of humor to Jonas’s unexpected comparison between the Games and the popular reality series “Love Island.”
Osment addressed the topic during a recent conversation with E! News, emphasizing her mixed feelings about those earlier Disney Channel days.
she revealed. Recalling the filming experience, she described,
Nick Jonas, known for his role in “Camp Rock,” made headlines by discussing the Disney Channel Games on “The Tonight Show.” He explained,
However, Jonas controversially added,
Through three seasons, stars like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato from “Sonny with a Chance,” and Selena Gomez of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” joined Emily Osment and other rising celebrities, competing in energetic team challenges. The unique format, blending competition with a summer camp spirit, became a memorable—if, at times, overwhelming—rite of passage for Disney Channel’s young actors.
Since her Disney Channel experience, Emily Osment has established herself beyond the network, now earning acclaim as Mandy McAllister on “Young Sheldon.” She is set to reprise the role in the new spin-off series, “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.” Osment noted that the sitcom’s filming style recalls aspects of her Disney days, allowing her to reconnect with the joy of performing before an audience.
she shared. Reflecting further, Osment added,
Emily Osment’s response to Nick Jonas’s remarks reveals both the lighthearted nostalgia and the complexity of growing up in the public eye during the Disney Channel era. As she continues to build on her successes post-Disney, Osment’s willingness to address both the fun and the challenges of her early career offers valuable perspective on the realities faced by former child stars. With new projects ahead, she is drawing from those formative years—whether she is trying to forget them or not—and shaping the next phase of her career with resilience and enthusiasm.
