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Drake Bell previously criticized Boy Meets World actors Rider Strong and Will Friedle for supporting Brian Peck, who was convicted of sex abuse, but has now revealed that he and Rider have had an "amazing conversation" and are "healing together," expressing love and forgiveness for him. Drake had accused Rider and Will of trying to save face and get ahead of the story, but now it seems that they are reconciling after the public fallout.
In the latest episode of ID’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary, Drake Bell discusses the aftermath of coming forward about being sexually assaulted by Brian Peck. He addresses the character letters written for Peck by actors like Will Friedle and Rider Strong, expressing that their perspective doesn't change his feelings about the assault. Bell also reveals that no one who wrote character letters has reached out to him personally. He credits group therapy and rehab for helping him, and defends his mother against social media backlash, emphasizing Peck's calculated manipulation.
Drake Bell has forgiven Rider Strong for supporting his convicted abuser, Brian Peck, after publicly identifying himself as the victim in the case. Bell called out Strong and other actors for writing letters of support for Peck during his trial, but has since shared an update on their relationship, expressing love and forgiveness. The situation was discussed in the "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary, which revealed unsealed court documents containing letters of support for Peck from Strong and others. Peck was convicted of sexually abusing a child in 2004 and sentenced to prison.
Drake Bell, known for his role in "Drake & Josh," revealed in an interview that his abuser, Brian Peck, was seen interacting with young teens after being released from prison for sexually assaulting Bell as a teenager. Despite being a registered sex offender, Peck continued to work in the entertainment industry, including on Disney Channel and Fox. Bell detailed the abuse he suffered from Peck in a documentary series and will return for a follow-up episode discussing a safer future for young performers in Hollywood.
TV directors Rich and Beth Correll apologize for supporting former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was convicted of sexually assaulting Drake Bell as a minor. The Corrells expressed deep regret for defending Peck and extended their apologies to Bell and his family, emphasizing the importance of child safety. Amid claims of on-set toxicity at Nickelodeon, a documentary revealed the details of the assault, including the support Peck received from various industry figures. Bell stated that he had not received private apologies from those who supported Peck, and the documentary is now streaming on Investigation Discovery and Max.
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell revealed in a docuseries that he was sexually assaulted by actor and dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was convicted of child sex abuse. The docuseries also exposed support for Peck from several celebrities, including James Marsden, Taran Killam, and others, during his legal trial. Drake claimed that he has not received apologies from these celebrities, despite their public support for Peck. He expressed feeling re-traumatized upon learning about the letters of support years after the trial and emphasized the impact of the situation on his professional relationships.
Drake Bell revealed that the song "In the End" from his 2005 album was about the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager at the hands of former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck. Bell shared this revelation in a TikTok video and disclosed that he wrote the song at the age of 15 before speaking out about the abuse. The lyrics of the song allude to the trauma he experienced. Nickelodeon expressed support for Bell after he disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case and commended his strength in coming forward.
Nickelodeon directors Beth and Rich Correll apologize to Drake Bell for defending Brian Peck, who was accused of sexual abuse. The Corrells expressed deep regret for supporting Peck, acknowledging the trauma caused to Bell and others. Bell revealed his identity as the minor who accused Peck in the recent "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary. Nickelodeon responded to the situation, expressing dismay and support for Bell, while Bell criticized the network's response as "pretty empty." Peck has not responded to requests for comment.
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.
Drake Bell revealed on the ID docu-series Quiet On Set that he was sexually assaulted by former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck and expressed disappointment that none of the 41 people who wrote letters of support for Peck have reached out to apologize. Some actors, including James Marsden, Taran Killam, Rider Strong, Will Friedle, Joanna Kerns, and the late Alan Thicke, were named as supporters. Strong and Friedle claimed they were misinformed, while X-Men producer Tom DeSanto and Kerns apologized for their support, acknowledging they were unaware of the gravity of the accusations.
Nancy Sullivan, who played Drake Bell's mom on "Drake & Josh," expressed sadness over his abuse claims against former dialogue coach Brian Peck, stating that it "broke my heart into a million pieces" to hear about the pain he endured. Bell worked with Peck on "The Amanda Show" before co-starring in "Drake & Josh." Sullivan expressed pride in Bell for bravely sharing his truth and hopes that he finds healing and joy despite the pain. Bell publicly revealed the abuse in the docuseries "Quiet on Set," shedding light on the toxic culture behind some iconic children's shows.
Drake Bell reveals that his former Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck has reached out to him amid abuse allegations against former dialogue coach Brian Peck. Bell asks fans to be understanding and take it easy on Peck, emphasizing the emotional difficulty of the situation. Brian Peck, who was arrested in 2003 on multiple charges, including lewd acts upon a minor, was the subject of Bell's allegations of abuse in the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV." Nickelodeon has expressed support for Bell after he disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case.
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has called out Boy Meets World actors Rider Strong and Will Friedle for not apologizing for their support of convicted sexual abuser Brian Peck, who Bell alleges abused him at the age of 15. The actors had written letters of support for Peck during his trial, and Bell criticized them for not apologizing directly to him. Peck was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to 16 months in prison. The revelations came to light in the Investigation Discovery series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which investigated toxic work conditions at children's shows in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has opened up about the "brutal" sexual abuse he experienced as a child star on The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh, revealing details of the abuse by his dialogue coach turned parental figure, Brian Peck. Bell's father noticed something was wrong and tried to intervene, but Bell felt pressured to keep the abuse a secret. The abuse escalated, leading to Bell finally exploding with the truth to his mother. Peck was convicted and served 16 months in prison. Bell attributes subsequent troubles to the abuse and has sought help for his mental health and sobriety.
Drake Bell criticizes Will Friedle and Rider Strong for supporting Brian Peck, a convicted child abuser, in court, revealing that Peck had asked them to write letters of support to the judge. Friedle expresses regret and shame for not recognizing the situation earlier and for being on the wrong side, acknowledging the victim's suffering and the impact of their support for the abuser.