Actor Drake Bell expressed concern about the fate of his friendship with former Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck after reporting allegations of child abuse during their time on “Drake & Josh.” The two reflected on the revelations made in the docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” which featured interviews with former child stars who alleged abuse in the industry. Bell addressed his accusations of child sexual abuse against Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was arrested in 2003 for lewd acts with a child, and sentenced to 16 months in prison. Brian Peck was present on set while the investigation was ongoing, causing stress for Bell, who worried about the impact on their show. Peck privately reached out to Bell after the docuseries aired and learned the extent of what his co-star had gone through. They discussed the inappropriate behavior they witnessed as child actors, with Peck acknowledging the toxic environment within the industry. Nickelodeon previously issued a statement regarding the allegations, stating their commitment to a safe workplace environment. Bell previously faced controversy for child endangerment charges and received support after the docuseries aired, but also faced backlash from some fans. Part two of Bell and Peck’s conversation is scheduled for release on Thursday.
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