Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell Speaks Out About Past Abuse in New Docuseries
In a shocking revelation, Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has opened up about his past abuse by convicted sex offender Brian Peck in the new docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV”. Bell has called out his former “Boy Meets World” co-stars Will Friedle and Rider Strong for supporting Peck in unsealed court documents.
Adding to the controversy, fellow Nickelodeon child star Alex Nikolas has slammed Friedle and Strong on Instagram, implying that they were also victims of Peck. However, Friedle and Strong have addressed their support of Peck on their podcast, “Pod Meets World,” stating that they were not aware of the abuse at the time.
Bell has detailed the alleged abuse by Peck, including a brutal assault, during his time at Nickelodeon. Peck was convicted of a lewd act against a child and oral copulation of a person under the age of 16 after serving 16 months in prison.
In a show of support, Nickelodeon has issued a statement in support of Bell after he disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case. The network has pledged to work towards creating a safe and supportive environment for all of its employees and talent.
The shocking revelations in “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” have sparked a conversation about the importance of safeguarding child actors in the entertainment industry. Stay tuned to “The Bib Theorists” for more updates on this developing story.
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