Drake Bell Quiet on Set: The actor shared with Josh Peck the emotional toll he experienced due to abuse from Nickelodeon coach Brian Peck. The heartfelt conversation took place on Peck’s podcast, “Good Guys,” following the release of the docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Addressing the Past
Drake Bell Quiet on Set: Bell shared how he feared the investigation into Brian Peck might threaten the success of “Drake & Josh.” Despite the stress, he continued to work, afraid the situation would damage his relationship with Peck.
“When this drops, is Josh going to look at me and be like, ‘Bro, you took our dream away?’” Bell shared. “I was losing my hair. I had these giant scabs on my head.”
The docuseries, which aired in March 2024, exposed abuse and misconduct in the Nickelodeon environment, with Bell publicly acknowledging his experience for the first time.
Josh Peck’s Reaction
Peck expressed his shock upon learning the full extent of Bell’s trauma. He recalled noticing the sudden disappearance of Brian Peck from the set and how Bell had subtly indicated his disapproval.
“In watching the documentary at 38, as a father, as a grown-up, so much was revealed to me of what you had to go through,” Peck said.
The Nickelodeon Reaction
Nickelodeon issued a statement after the docuseries reaffirming its dedication to upholding a safe environment. According to the network, it looks into every complaint and has put in place measures to keep kids safe on set.
Gazing Ahead
On Thursday, the second installment of Bell and Peck’s heartfelt chat will air, providing further details about Bell’s recovery and their enduring friendship.
Source: USA Today
