‘Little Rascals’ Star Bug Hall’s GoFundMe Paused Amid Backlash

Former Little Rascals star Brandon “Bug” Hall says he can’t access the more than $27,000 raised for his family through GoFundMe, after the fundraiser was paused for review.

Hall, 41, is best known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals. He launched the fundraiser on Nov. 5, asking for help covering household expenses as he and his wife, Jill, prepare to welcome their sixth child.

A Fundraiser That Quickly Passed Its Goal

The GoFundMe, titled “Helping the Hall-Barnetts Finish Before Baby Six,” originally set a goal of $2,000. Hall explained that his family had fallen behind on a few bills while building their new home in rural Arkansas, and he wanted help finishing a few final projects before the baby arrives.

On the fundraising page, Hall wrote that it had been six years since he stepped away from Hollywood, and that he had avoided asking for help in all that time.

The response far exceeded his expectations. By Saturday evening, the fundraiser had raised more than $16,000. As of Monday, Nov. 9, donations had topped $27,000.

Transfers Paused for Review

On Monday, Hall shared on X that the fundraiser had been paused for review after it was reported multiple times. A screenshot he posted showed the campaign’s status marked “Transfers Paused.”

Hall said the pause meant he couldn’t receive the money, and that he also couldn’t take the fundraiser down until the first transfer of funds went through. He blamed the pause on what he called “petty leftists” who reported the page.

GoFundMe said it’s working to resolve the issue. A spokesperson told PEOPLE that the company’s team is in touch with Hall and “working with him to help ensure funds are delivered quickly and safely.”

Backlash Over the Fundraiser

The fundraiser drew criticism online, including comments about the size of Hall’s family. Some critics also took issue with the fact that the page stayed active after it reached its goal, since Hall had initially said he would take it down once it hit $2,000.

Hall later said he planned to keep the donations. When a supporter on X encouraged him to accept the full amount, Hall replied that he would.

He also defended his decision to start the fundraiser in the first place, saying friends had encouraged him to keep the page up.

Why Hall Left Hollywood

Hall rose to fame as a child actor in the 1990s, appearing in The Little Rascals, The Big Green and Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. He continued acting as an adult, with roles in TV shows including Harley and the Davidsons.

In recent years, however, Hall has stepped away from the entertainment industry. In a YouTube video titled “Into the Unknown,” he explained that he had come to believe his work in film and television no longer aligned with his Catholic faith.

Since then, he and his family have focused on building a quieter life in rural Arkansas.

What Happens Next

It’s not yet clear how long GoFundMe’s review will take or when Hall will be able to access the funds. GoFundMe reviews campaigns when they receive reports, and the company has said it’s working directly with Hall to complete the process.

For now, the campaign remains paused, and new donations can’t be made.

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