Actor Nicholas Brendon walked out of his scheduled interview with Dr. Phil Wednesday. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star recently entered rehab after he was arrested three times earlier this year. He walked off the set before the interview was completed.
The troubled actor took to his official Facebook page to explain the reason he walked out, saying he did not appreciate the questions that were asked of him by the talk show host.
"When I was in that seat, I felt that Dr. Phil went for the jugular, talking about some of my recent mistakes, with no build up," wrote Brendon. "I felt that he wanted me to lay the darkest parts of myself on national TV right from the start, and I'm not willing to do that."
Brendon was arrested three times earlier this year, according to People. His most recent arrest, for public intoxication, happened in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in May. The following month, he entered rehab for depression, alcoholism and substance abuse. The other charges he faced were grand theft and criminal mischief.
A spokesperson for the "Dr. Phil Show" claimed the actor left before anything even happened.
"Nicholas Brendon appeared on Dr. Phil today. Unfortunately, he chose to disengage before a dialogue with Dr. Phil ever began," said the spokesperson, according to Us Weekly. "There was no drama, he simply chose to leave and did so in a respectful manner. His family and associates remained and participated fully and productively. Dr. Phil has nothing but the highest respect for Nicholas and wishes him the best in his quest for physical/mental health and sobriety, and stands ready to assist him in any way possible. The episode was completed as scheduled. An airdate will be announced in the future."
