Former child stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck recently reunited for an episode of Peck’s podcast, “Good Guys,” where they discussed the allegations of child abuse made during their time on the show “Drake & Josh.” The accusations were part of the docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” which aired last year. In the series, several actors alleged abuse and toxic work environments on Nickelodeon shows.
Bell addressed the accusations of child sexual abuse against Nick dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was convicted of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor and sentenced to 16 months in prison. Bell expressed his concerns about the impact the investigation would have on their show and their friendship, but Peck reassured him that he had no idea of the extent of what Bell had gone through.
The two discussed the challenges of being child actors and witnessing inappropriate behavior on set. Nickelodeon issued a statement saying they investigate all formal complaints to promote a safe work environment.
Before the docuseries, Bell faced his own controversy involving child endangerment charges. Despite the allegations, Bell received support from his fans, but some were criticized for attacking his accusers online.
Part two of the conversation between Bell and Peck is set to be released soon. The podcast episode sheds light on the difficulties faced by child actors and the importance of addressing abuse and misconduct in the entertainment industry.
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