A Disney Channel star used his platform at Saturday's 2023 Kids' Choice Awards to encourage young viewers to embrace Jesus Christ.

While accepting the award for "Favorite Male TV Star" for a kids show, Joshua Bassett said, "I'd love to thank my savior, Jesus Christ." The comment came after first thanking his fans and the cast and crew of his show.

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Bassett is one of the stars of Disney's High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Pop star Olivia Rodrigo starred opposite the actor in the first several seasons, but she won't be a part of the fourth season.

"I want to say something. There are a lot of people here who are burdened, brokenhearted, and have been beaten down by life," Bassett told the audience.

"I'm here to tell you — for those of you who've lost hope, there's a very real God who loves you more than you will ever possibly know," he assured them.

"His promise is peace and my testimony is my healing," Bassett further proclaimed.

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"Remember: forgive quickly, love freely, and walk courageously," he concluded. "Love always wins in the end."

Last month, Bassett faced criticism after sharing a video of his baptism on Twitter. Some social media users attacked the star's seemingly newfound Christianity as well as the fact that he was publicly sharing it.