Drake Bell addresses abuse allegations against him in Nickelodeon docuseries

Drake Bellis reflecting on the mistakes of his past. Right afterDrake & Josh, I was signed, and then I released my second album, Bell explained. I went through this bankruptcy and lost my house. Drake Bell.Michael Tran/Getty I mean, it was absolutely devastating. He was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service. “He was calculating. “He is a monster and a danger to children.” And I started to spin out of control....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Todd Smith

Drake Bell calls outBoy Meets Worldstars Will Friedle and Rider Strong for supporting abuser Brian Peck

“RIDER WAS 24 years old when he wrote the letter and was told by Brian what he did. He wrote the letter anyway, Bell wrote in a comment Friday onZoey 101star Alexa NikolasInstagram post. Will was 27 years old and Brian told him what he did, Bell wrote. Drake Bell.Christopher Polk/Getty Images Many people turned away and said no I wont write a letter but they did. Will was not manipulated....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Brandon Jones

Drake Bell compares Amanda Bynes to Rachel fromFriends: 'She was the biggest thing on the planet to me'

Bell and Bynes were costars on Nickelodeon’s “The Amanda Show” as teens. “She was the biggest thing on the planet to me.” Rachel Green,Jennifer Aniston’s iconicFriendscharacter, became a huge cultural phenomenon. Drake Bell talks Amanda Bynes.Credit:Young Hollywood/Erik Valenzuela/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic She had a standout role antagonizingEmma Stonein 2010’sEasy A, then retired. Although she was placed in a conservatorship in 2013, it wasterminated in 2022. “Watching her was like watchingCarol Burnett, was like watchingTracey Ullman....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Kathleen Gilbert DDS

Drake Bell explains why he participated inQuiet on Setin first interview since docuseries

Drake Bellis discussing his decision to share his story inQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. It was just all this shaming of me not wanting to be a part of their documentary. So Ive always been cautious and on edge whenever approached to talk about such a sensitive topic. Drake Bell.Courtesy Investigation Discovery I really felt a comfort with her. Soon after meeting with Schwartz, Bell went to rehab to process some of his trauma....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Mr. Travis Johnson Jr.

Drake Bell opens up to Josh Peck about the worst part of on-set abuse: 'Having the monster in your safe place'

“Every day I got there, the monster was there. Like, thats where I feel safe. And the worst part was, every day I got there, the monster was there. Josh Peck and Drake Bell.Credit:Jordin Althaus/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty But I still had to play like, Oh, hey, cool! Youre about to get arrested, bro, and you dont even know! Lets be in this together! Josh Peck and Drake Bell on ‘Drake & Josh’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Ashley Griffin

Drake Bell says 'I haven't gotten an apology' from anyone who wrote letters of support for abuser

They were people in positions of power, that they were my bosses. They were directors, they were producers. It was a situation where I thought I was surrounded by, I thought I was safe. Drake Bell.Paul Archuleta/Getty Bell said that he does appreciate the handful of people who have made public statements about their regrets. And so that was really cool of him to do. Kerns is the only letter writer to provide a follow-up statement used in the docuseries....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Jennifer Stevenson

Drake Bell says extensive therapy helped him come forward forQuiet on Setin new episode

Ive watched tragedy after tragedy in this business and its just heartbreaking. I went many years not wanting to even talk about it at all. Not in therapy, not with my friends, not with my family. Drake Bell.Michael Tran/Getty Michael Tran/Getty Bell said that undergoing extensive therapy in rehab helped shift his perspective on sharing his story. Where is this coming from? I think that was my therapy, really, at that time....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Jack Johnson

Drake Bell says former costar Josh Peck reached out privately about sexual abuse: 'Take it a little easy on him'

Bell concluded his remarks with a call to be less harsh on Peck. So just wanted to let you guys know that and to take it a little easy on him. Reps for Peck did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment. Josh Peck and Drake Bell.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Josh Peck, who has no relation to the convicted child molester, was not involved in the docuseries. Last week,Bell called outBoy Meets WorldactorsRider StrongandWill Friedleforwriting letters of support for his abuserduring the sentencing hearing....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · April Church

Drake Bell says he saw his sexual abuser Brian Peck with young teens after prison release

Pecks IMDb lists credits as a dialogue coach on FXsAnger Managementas recently as 2013. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Bell will return toQuiet on Setfor a follow-up episode on April 7. The first four episodes ofQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TVare streaming on Max. Drake Bell.Dominik Bindl/Getty The fifth episode will premiere on ID at 8 p.m. on April 7. Watch the full interview with Bell above. Brian Peck....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Catherine Garcia

Drake Bell slamsNed's Declassifiedstars for laughing off abuse allegations in Nickelodeon doc: 'Declassless'

Give me your h*les!! Daniel, we told you never to speak about that. “Sorry, we shouldnt joke about this. Daniel Curtis Lee, Lindsey Shaw, and Devon Werkheiser.Drew Bly Pockets/Shutterstock Our set was not like that. No, its f—ing awful. The Drake Bell s—, thats crazy to hear. Drake Bell.Investigation Discovery/Youtube That is f—ed. And that never came out, which is really wild. Werkheiser then read a question from a TikTok user aloud so yall were in on it?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Cynthia Ingram

Drake Bell spoke to Rider Strong after criticizing his support letter for convicted child molester Brian Peck

We are all healing together, the Drake & Josh star said. Drake BellandRider Strongare making amends. I just had the most amazing conversation with @RiderStrong, Bellposted on social media Friday. Drake Bell; Rider Strong.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Greg Doherty/Getty We are all healing together. I have nothing but love and forgiveness for him. Shortly before the premiere ofQuiet on Set, Strong and Friedlediscussed their relationship with Peckon their podcastPod Meets World....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Amy Anderson

Drake Bell,All Thatstars defend parents of child actors amidQuiet on Setallegations: 'They’re just learning along with us'

“I dont think its on the parents,” Hearne said. Thats the most important thing. The parents can only do so much." Bryan Hearne.Courtesy of Investigation Discovery Courtesy of Investigation Discovery Samuels added, “It needs to be somebody thats not just production. You need a liaison between production and parent and child.” Its a program that you have to opt into. Drake Bell.Slaven Vlasic/Getty Bell noted that parents are often just as inexperienced as their kids when it comes to show business standards....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Matthew Martinez

Drake defends his friendship withStranger Thingsstar Millie Bobby Brown from 'weirdos' in his comments

The rapper drew criticism in 2018 after Brown, then 14, revealed they’d been texting. Drakeis finally responding to the backlash to his friendship withMillie Bobby Brown. While he had no response then, he is now firing back at detractors with something to say. Drake; Millie Bobby Brown.Johnny Nunez/WireImage, Taylor Hill/FilmMagic “I love him. “We just texted each other the other day. He was like, ‘I miss you so much.’ I was like, ‘I miss you more....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Eric Ramos