Drake Bell Abused by Nickelodeon Dialogue Coach Brian Peck
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has bravely come forward to share a deeply troubling experience from his past. In the upcoming docuseries titled “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” Drake reveals that he was sexually abused by his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, during his time working for Nickelodeon.
Bell plans to tell his story in the bombshell documentary. A trailer for the upcoming show was shared on YouTube with a description that read, “Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell will be sharing publicly, for the first time, the story of the abuse he suffered at the hands of Brian Peck.”
The teaser clip begins with one of Bell’s former co-stars telling the camera, “To hear that Brian Peck was a sexual predator, it made me wonder immediately about who was being hurt.” Then Former Nickelodeon star Giovonnie Samuels stated, “Who it is, when it happened, where it happened, I have no idea.”
Soon enough, a sombre-looking Bell walks into a dark room, fighting back the tears and ready to tell his truth. The exact details of the abuse are yet to be discussed, but “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” will premiere on March 17 and 18.
Also Read: “Boy Meets World” Actors Reveal Disturbing Allegations Against Star Brian Peck
It is unsure if Peck is the subject of Bell’s accusations, but the disgraced filmmaker worked on Nickelodeon’s “The Amanda Show. He was arrested in 2003 on charges of a lewd act against a child and oral copulation of a person under 16. Peck was later convicted of sexually abusing an unknown Nickelodeon child actor and sentenced to 16 months in jail.
Bell isn’t the only Nickelodeon alum who has publicly accused the entertainment network of creating an environment that made it easy for its child stars to be molested and abused.
In August 2022, actress Alexa Nikolas, who starred in the series “Zoey 101”, staged a protest outside of the studio’s headquarters, alleging that the execs abused her and others. The former child star who claimed she “didn’t feel safe” during her time on the show held signs that read, “Nickelodeon didn’t protect me,” “Sickelodeon,” and “eat predators.”
Taking things further, Nikolas displayed pictures of five males in different positions of power who all used to work at Nickelodeon. He had been convicted or accused of some form of sexual misconduct. The list included Marty Weiss, a child talent manager; John Kricfaulsi, creator of Ren and Stimpy; Ezel Channel, a production assistant in animation; Jason Handy, a production assistant; and Peck.
Drake Bell Abused by Nickelodeon Dialogue Coach Brian Peck
The Allegations: Drake Bell alleges that Brian Peck, who worked as a dialogue coach on Nickelodeon’s shows such as “All That” and “The Amanda Show,” subjected him to sexual abuse when he was a minor. This abuse occurred behind the scenes, away from the public eye.
Brian Peck’s Conviction: In 2004, Brian Peck was convicted of committing a lewd act against a child and oral copulation of a person under 16. As a result of this conviction, Peck served 16 months in prison and was placed on the sex offender registry.
First Public Disclosure: This docuseries marks the first time Drake Bell has publicly addressed his experiences with Peck. In a preview clip, he discusses the abuse he suffered at the hands of his former dialogue coach.
The Docuseries: “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is a four-part series that sheds light on the abuse and toxic workplace conditions prevalent behind the scenes of major children’s shows in the 1990s and early 2000s. It particularly focuses on shows produced at Nickelodeon, including those associated with disgraced creator Dan Schneider.
Drake Bell’s Career: Drake Bell gained fame through Nickelodeon shows like “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh.” He also starred in the network’s trilogy of “Fairly OddParents” movies.
Brian Peck’s Recent Controversy: Brian Peck recently made headlines when cast members from “Boy Meets World” discussed his past as a convicted child abuser on their podcast. His arrest had surprised the “Boy Meets World” cast, and some initially believed his claims of innocence.
Drake Bell Threatened Suicide Over Online Trolls
Bell’s bombshell allegations of sexual abuse come months after he publicly threatened suicide, telling online trolls they would have “blood on their hands” if they continued to call him a paedophile.
He tweeted, “Noooo Immmm Nooooooottttt!!!! You people are going to kill me” when a troll called him a sex offender and then told another that “You people are destroying my life.”
When another online user said, “Let’s not forget he’s a pedo,” in a conversation with a fan trying to defend him, Bell responded, “Do a second of research This is what I have to live with everyday they are literally going to kill me. Bloods on their hands…”
In 2021, Bell was charged with child endangerment and received two years of probation and 200 hours of community service as punishment.
This revelation by Drake Bell underscores the importance of addressing abuse within the entertainment industry and creating safer environments for young performers.
