# Glee's curse returns with shocking deaths

> Glee's 'curse' of deaths and scandals returns as show revives on Disney+ and Hulu.
- Title: Glee's curse returns with shocking deaths · Page Six
- Summary: Glee's 'curse' of deaths and scandals returns as show revives on Disney+ and Hulu. Glee's revival on Disney+ and Hulu faces claims of a curse after multiple…
- Keywords: glee, leah michele, naya rivera, cory monteith, mark salling, so you think you can dance, melissa benoist, blake jenner, disney plus, hulu, reboot, curse
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- Published: 2026-10-22T02:06:22+00:00
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- Topics: glee, leah michele, naya rivera, cory monteith, mark salling, so you think you can dance, melissa benoist, blake jenner, disney plus, hulu, reboot, curse
## Glee's curse returns
Glee's revival on Disney+ and Hulu announced on Oct 21, 2026 after six seasons.
## Cory Monteith's death
Cory Monteith died at age 31 from accidental overdose in July 2013.
## Mark Salling's suicide
Mark Salling died by suicide at age 35 in March 2018 after pleading guilty to child pornography.
## Naya Rivera's death
Naya Rivera died by drowning in July 2020 while boating with her son.
## Lea Michele's workplace bullying claims
Lea Michele accused of workplace bullying by co-star Samantha Ware in 2020.

> LMAO Remember when you made my first television gig a living hell?!?! Cause I’ll never forget. I believe you told everyone that if you had the opportunity you would ‘s, t in my wig!’ amongst other traumatic microaggressions that made me question a career in Hollywood.
## Matthew Morrison's firing
Matthew Morrison fired from So You Think You Can Dance after sending flirty messages to a contestant.
## Melissa Benoist's abuse claims
Melissa Benoist disclosed domestic abuse by Blake Jenner in 2019, who admitted to some claims in 2020.

> Two years prior to the end of our relationship, there was a time where my past partner and i were in an argument that escalated, and in a moment of frustration, while i was standing in the hallway and she was in our bedroom, i threw my phone aimlessly and it hit my former partner in her face.
## Glee's curse explained
The 'Glee' curse includes deaths of two cast members, suicide of another, and other scandals.

> it was way too much to try to process at a young age, but i’m very grateful for everyone there.
## Lea Michele's response
Lea Michele called the workplace bullying claims a 'wake-up call' and apologized for her behavior.

> Perceived?
## Mark Salling's child pornography
Mark Salling pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in 2015.
## Naya Rivera's son
Naya Rivera's son Josey was discovered sleeping alone in a rented boat after she went missing.
## Glee's return timeline
Glee returns for a revival after six seasons that aired from 2009 to 2015.
## Glee's curse impact
The 'Glee' curse has affected multiple cast members with claims of a 'f, king diabolical' curse.

> it was way too much to try to process at a young age, but i’m very grateful for everyone there.
## Glee's curse origin
The 'Glee' curse originated after the show's success in 2009 with multiple tragedies.
## Glee's curse status
The 'Glee' curse remains a topic of discussion as the show returns for a revival.
## Key takeaway

Glee's revival on Disney+ and Hulu faces claims of a curse after multiple cast members died by suicide or accident.