Drake Bell Defends Nickelodeon Co-Star Josh Peck on TikTok Amid Controversy
Former child star Drake Bell, known for his roles in popular Nickelodeon shows, revealed that his former co-star Josh Peck has reached out to him in private regarding the abuse allegations made in the documentary series ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’. In the docuseries, Bell claimed he was sexually assaulted by a Nickelodeon coach.
Peck, who starred with Bell in ‘Drake & Josh’, faced comments demanding he address his co-star’s allegations. Bell addressed the issue in a TikTok video, stating that he is going through an emotional and difficult time. He mentioned that Peck reached out to him in a sensitive manner to discuss and support him through the situation.
The actor shared, “But I just want you guys to know that he has reached out to me, and it’s been very sensitive. But he has reached out to talk with me and help me work through this. And has been really, really great. So (I) just wanted to let you guys know that and to take it a little easy on him.” Bell’s comments shed light on the private conversation between him and Peck amidst the abuse allegations against a former coach.