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Drake Bell has filed for divorce from his wife Janet in Florida, following her initial divorce filing in Los Angeles after four years of marriage and one child, Wyatt. The legal proceedings have been ongoing, with Janet seeking custody and support, and Drake's recent filing adding complexity to the case.
In the latest episode of 'The Masked Singer' Season 12, themed 'Miley Cyrus Night,' Drake Bell was revealed as the Ice King. Bell shared his experience of being in the media spotlight earlier this year, particularly regarding his participation in the documentary 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids’ TV,' where he discussed being sexually abused during his time on 'Drake and Josh.' Despite initial regrets about sharing his story, Bell expressed relief at the support he received. The episode featured performances of Miley Cyrus songs by various contestants, with Bell performing 'Midnight Sky' before his unmasking.
Drake Bell and fellow Nickelodeon alums defended the parents of child stars, arguing that they were often inexperienced and learning alongside their children in the industry. They emphasized the need for experienced individuals on set to support and care for the emotional well-being of young actors, rather than solely relying on parents. The panel discussion followed a screening of a documentary highlighting the challenges faced by child stars and their families in the entertainment industry.
Drake Bell reflects on the aftermath of detailing his sexual abuse in the docuseries "Quiet on Set," sharing his ongoing struggle and the support he's received, while also addressing his own legal troubles. The series also reveals allegations of misconduct and uncomfortable experiences from former child actors on shows run by Dan Schneider, prompting discussions about child safety in the entertainment industry.
Drake Bell reflects on the impact of sharing his story in "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," expressing his struggle with bearing his soul to the world and hoping for industry changes. The documentary investigates the treatment of child actors on Nickelodeon shows and sheds light on alleged toxic work environments. Bell alleges he was sexually abused by a dialogue coach and hopes that sharing his story will help him heal and raise awareness about the issue.
Former child stars Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, and Bryan Hearne defended the parents of child actors, emphasizing the need for on-set caretakers to support young performers emotionally. They also discussed the Looking Ahead program and the challenges faced by inexperienced parents navigating the entertainment industry. The panel event followed a screening of Quiet on Set, a docuseries that shed light on allegations of racism, sexism, sexual harassment, and verbal abuse on sets overseen by producer Dan Schneider. Schneider responded to the series, expressing regret and acknowledging the need for apologies.
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.
Episode 5 of Investigation Discovery's Quiet on Set docuseries, "Breaking the Silence," features never-before-seen footage and reunites subjects including Drake Bell, Giovonnie Samuels, Bryan Hearne, and Shane Lyons to discuss the response to the series. Bell addresses the initial responses and defends his mom, while Samuels and Hearne question Dan Schneider's apology video and advocate for more accountability. Hearne reconnects with his mom after watching the documentary, and Lyons comes forward with his experiences, advocating for more protections for child entertainers.
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell addresses his prior guilty plea for "crimes against a child," claiming the allegations were "not true" and stemmed from irresponsible conversations with a minor. Bell also opens up about alleged sexual abuse by Brian Peck, a former Nickelodeon employee, in the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV." Nickelodeon issued a statement regarding the allegations, emphasizing their commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment.
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 revealed that former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck abused him and shared an update after conversing with Rider Strong, expressing love and forgiveness. Bell also mentioned that none of the 41 celebrities who wrote letters of support for Peck had apologized to him, including some from the Drake & Josh crew, leaving him feeling betrayed and unaware of their support for Peck.
Drake Bell opens up about the "very scary" experience of sharing his sexual abuse as a child star, feeling a sense of relief but acknowledging that the trauma will last a lifetime. He also discusses seeking treatment at a rehabilitation center and addresses the allegations against him, pleading guilty to a felony charge of attempted child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles for sending inappropriate messages to an underage girl in 2017, while refuting claims of grooming but expressing regret for his actions.
Soledad O'Brien, host of 'Quiet on Set', criticizes the entertainment industry for preying on parents as well as child stars, arguing that the system isolates kids and makes them vulnerable to predators. She defends the parents of former child stars who claim to have been victimized, suggesting that they were set up to fail from the beginning. O'Brien also calls out the industry for systemic issues and points to the hiring of Brian Peck by Disney post-prison as evidence. The fifth episode of 'Quiet on Set' is set to premiere on April 7.
Former Nickelodeon host Marc Summers walked out of an interview for ID's Quiet On Set docuseries after feeling ambushed by producers who failed to disclose the true nature of the documentary, which aimed to uncover the toxic culture behind children's shows at the network in the late 1990s and 2000s. Summers expressed frustration at being misled and emphasized that he had never met producer Dan Schneider, whose behavior the documentary was set to detail. The full interview will air on Friday, and a fifth episode of Quiet on Set featuring former Nickelodeon child stars, including Drake Bell, will premiere on Sunday.