7th Heaven Cast Address Stephen Collins’ “Inexcusable” Sexual Abuse

Content warning: This story discusses sexual abuse of minors

The 7th Heaven alums kicked off their podcast with an important message. 

On the inaugural episode of Catching Up with the Camdens, a rewatch podcast for the iconic WB series, hosts Beverley Mitchell, David Gallagher and Mackenzie Rosman addressed history of sexual abuse Stephen Collins, who played their dad on the show, admitted a decade ago.

“We do think it’s important for us to say something about Stephen Collins,” Beverley began on the Sept. 23 episode, before David, 39, continued, “All forms of abuse—sexual abuse of any kind—it’s inexcusable. And victims of abuse need to be shown compassion, and they should be given support.”

And Mackenzie, who starred as youngest sister Ruthie Camden, noted that while the actors will discuss working with Stephen, they do not stand by his actions. 

“As we rewatch these episodes, it would be impossible not to talk about Stephen,” the 34-year-old continued. “Because he was such a big part of the show and our lives, but we want to be clear that we did not have any inappropriate experiences with Stephen.”