After Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV aired on Investigation Discovery in March 2024, Nickelodeon fans who grew up watching Teen Nick shows were shocked to hear about alleged workplace harassment, sexual assault and more disturbing claims from their favorite stars. One of the most shocking names to come forward was Drake Bell, who revealed that he was sexually assaulted multiple times by a former dialogue coach. In light of Bell’s revelations, another former child actor revealed their experience on another show.
Learn which former child actors came forward with allegations before and after Quiet on Set aired.
During Quiet on Set, the Drake & Josh alum recounted the “brutal” sexual abuse he faced at the hands of Brian Peck in the early 2000s.
“You know anytime I had an audition or anytime I needed to work on dialogue or anything, I somehow ended up back at Brian’s house,” Bell said. “And it just got worse, and worse, and worse, and worse, and I was just trapped. I had no way out. The abuse was extensive and it got pretty brutal.”
The musician continued, “I was sleeping on the couch where I usually sleep and I woke up to him — I opened my eyes and I woke up and he was … he was sexually assaulting me. And I froze, and was in complete shock and had no idea what to do or how to react.”
Nickelodeon responded to Bell’s comments in a statement obtained by News47.us.
“Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case, we are dismayed and saddened to learn of the trauma he has endured, and we commend and support the strength required to come forward,” the network said.
After a TV show called “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” aired in March 2024, fans of Nickelodeon were shocked to hear about allegations of workplace harassment, sexual assault, and other disturbing claims from their favorite stars. One of the most surprising revelations came from Drake Bell, who shared that he was sexually assaulted by a former dialogue coach. Another former child actor also spoke out about their experience on a different show.
During the show, Drake Bell talked about the sexual abuse he faced in the early 2000s. He described the abuse as “brutal” and shared that he felt trapped and didn’t know how to react when he woke up to the assault.
Nickelodeon responded to Drake Bell’s comments in a statement, expressing sadness about the trauma he experienced and praising his courage in coming forward.
