Los Angeles, California – Former Nickelodeon child star Drake Bell is set to reveal his harrowing experience of alleged sexual abuse by a network employee during his rise to fame in a forthcoming docuseries. Known for his roles in shows like “Drake & Josh” and “The Amanda Show,” Bell, now 37, will share his story in the four-part series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
In the series, Bell will publicly discuss the abuse he suffered at the hands of Brian Peck, his former dialogue coach at Nickelodeon. Peck, a convicted child molester, spent time behind bars after pleading no contest to committing lewd acts against a minor. Bell alleges that Peck was the one responsible for the abuse he endured, a claim supported by a press release regarding the docuseries.
Having appeared in all 46 episodes of “The Amanda Show” and then transitioning to “Drake & Josh,” Bell’s career took off in the early 2000s. However, his post-Nickelodeon life has been marred by legal issues and accusations of substance abuse. In 2021, he faced charges of child endangerment for sending explicit messages to a teenage girl when he was 31.
Bell’s upcoming revelations come on the heels of former “Boy Meets World” stars reflecting on their interactions with Peck, shedding light on his patterns of grooming and manipulation. The docuseries is expected to highlight the toxic work environments and alleged abuse that permeated sets of popular shows produced by Dan Schneider, including “Zoey 101,” “iCarly,” and “Victorious.”
“Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is scheduled to premiere on Investigation Discovery, offering viewers a glimpse into the darker side of the entertainment industry. With Bell as a central figure in the series, his story of survival and resilience in the face of abuse is set to spark conversations about the protection of young talents in the entertainment world.