AceShowbiz - In his memoir, "Growing Up Urkel," actor Jaleel White, known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel in the sitcom "Family Matters", recounts the behind-the-scenes pressure he faced to alter the beloved character's signature uniform. White reveals that as he grew older and outgrew the geeky attire of his early seasons, show executives approached him with concerns.

According to White, after season 8, when he was in his early 20s, the executives told him to ditch his suspenders and high-waisted tight jeans. They reportedly explained that his "bulge" was becoming increasingly difficult to ignore in the tighter jeans, stating, "It's getting a bit uncomfortable watching him in tight jeans. There's a, uh...bulge."

White, who was only 13 when the show premiered and 22 when it ended, recalled feeling uncomfortable with the changes. He claims he began to experience physical pain from speaking in Urkel's signature high-pitched voice, as his natural voice had matured.

Despite the challenges, White remained on the show until its cancellation in 1998. He also faced conflicts with some of his co-stars, including Reginald VelJohnson and Jo Marie Peyton, who he alleges made him break down in tears during a table read.

White's memoir, due out on November 19, provides an intimate look into his time on "Family Matters" and the pressures he faced as he navigated the transition from child star to adult.

In his memoir, "Growing Up Urkel," actor Jaleel White, known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel in the sitcom "Family Matters," recounts the behind-the-scenes pressure he faced to alter the beloved character's signature uniform. White reveals that as he grew older and outgrew the geeky attire of his early seasons, show executives approached him with concerns.

According to White, after season 8, when he was in his early 20s, the executives told him to ditch his suspenders and high-waisted tight jeans. They reportedly explained that his "bulge" was becoming increasingly difficult to ignore in the tighter jeans, stating, "It's getting a bit uncomfortable watching him in tight jeans. There's a, uh...bulge."

White, who was only 13 when the show premiered and 22 when it ended, recalled feeling uncomfortable with the changes. He claims he began to experience physical pain from speaking in Urkel's signature high-pitched voice, as his natural voice had matured.

Despite the challenges, White remained on the show until its cancellation in 1998. He also faced conflicts with some of his co-stars, including Reginald VelJohnson and Jo Marie Peyton, who he alleges made him break down in tears during a table read.

White's memoir, due out on November 19, provides an intimate look into his time on "Family Matters" and the pressures he faced as he navigated the transition from child star to adult.