Drake Bell Opens Up About Rehab, Nickelodeon, and Sexual Abuse

Drake Bell revealed that he checked into rehab before agreeing to discuss his experience as a child victim of sexual abuse while working on Nickelodeon. He alleged facing "extensive" sexual abuse by former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck and discussed the impact on his family. Bell also criticized Nickelodeon's response and discussed letters of support for Peck from actors, including "Boy Meets World" stars Will Friedle and Rider Strong. Bell's identity was sealed when the letters were written due to him being a minor, and he questioned the timing of their response.