Avan Jogia Reveals He Almost Lost 'Victorious' Role Over On-Camera Struggles

The actor detailed how he had to learn the show's comedic rhythm to avoid being fired during the first season.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:31pm

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Avan Jogia, who played Beck Oliver on the Nickelodeon series Victorious, revealed that he almost lost his breakout role during the show's first season due to struggles with the multi-camera comedy format. Jogia, who came from a drama background, said he had a hard time finding the "louder and funnier" rhythm the show required, leading the producers to nearly fire him before he was able to adapt and keep the role for the full four-season run.

Why it matters

Jogia's experience highlights the challenges actors can face when transitioning between different acting mediums, from single-camera dramas to multi-camera sitcoms. His story also provides insight into the high-pressure environment of young actors on successful Nickelodeon shows, where producers demand a specific on-camera presence and comedic timing.

The details

Jogia said he struggled with the "old school" multi-camera format of Victorious, which also starred Ariana Grande, Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas, and Elizabeth Gillies. "It was just rhythm and I'm in here doing all this internal work," he explained. "And they're like 'You gotta pick it up man. Louder and funnier.'" Jogia ultimately learned to adapt to the show's demands and kept the role of Beck for the entire four-season run.

  • Jogia revealed the details about almost losing his Victorious role during the Feb. 16, 2026 episode of The Zach Sang Show.

The players

Avan Jogia

A 34-year-old actor who played the role of Beck Oliver on the Nickelodeon series Victorious.

Victorious

A Nickelodeon series that ran for four seasons from 2010 to 2013, also starring Ariana Grande, Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas, and Elizabeth Gillies.

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What they’re saying

“For just not being good. It was old school, that old Hollywood thing, 'Yeah kid, you better pick up your lines.' I'd come from doing drama. I just didn't understand the rhythm of the medium of multi-camera.”

— Avan Jogia, Actor (The Zach Sang Show)

“Louder and funnier is the note.”

— Avan Jogia, Actor (The Zach Sang Show)

The takeaway

Jogia's experience on Victorious underscores the importance for actors to be adaptable and able to work across different mediums, from single-camera dramas to multi-camera comedies. His near-miss with losing the role also highlights the high-pressure environment young actors can face on successful Nickelodeon shows, where producers demand a very specific on-camera presence and comedic timing.