Drake Bell Calls Out 'Ned's Declassified' Stars for Nickelodeon Doc Jokes | 53C7A68 | 2024-03-20 23:08:01
Drake Bell put Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw and Daniel Curtis Lee on blast for seemingly joking concerning the Nickelodeon docuseries Quiet on Set, which provided him a platform to speak out concerning the sexual abuse he experienced as a toddler star.
Investigation Discovery's four-part doc Quiet on Set: The Darkish Aspect of Youngsters TV, which aired on Sunday, March 17, and Monday, March 18, pulled back the curtain on the toxic work setting at Nickelodeon.
Bell, 37, specifically was the topic of two episodes, which covered his lawsuit against dialogue coach Brian Peck (who has no relation to Nickelodeon star Josh Peck). Peck, 63, was arrested in August 2003 after he was accused of sexually abusing a then-unnamed baby, who has now been confirmed to be Bell. Peck pleaded no contest to performing a lewd act with a sufferer around 14 or 15 years previous and to oral copulation with a toddler beneath 16 years previous, which resulted in a 16-month jail sentence.
Werkheiser, Shaw and Lee, who starred on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified in the 2000s, posted a TikTok stay video on Monday where they briefly joked concerning the Nickelodeon abuse allegations. They particularly pointed out that their set "was not like that."
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"Daniel, we informed you by no means to discuss that. Get back in your gap, Daniel, and give me your holes," Werkheiser, 33, stated to Lee, 32, in a video reposted by way of X. "Sorry, we shouldn't joke about this. We really shouldn't. Our set was not like that. No, it's f–king awful. The Drake Bell s–t, that's loopy to hear. That is f–ked. And that by no means came out, which is admittedly wild. Actually wild."
After a TikTok consumer referred to as the trio out, Werkheiser and Shaw, 34, walked back the jokes. "I'm not speaking about this anymore. Not talking about this anymore," Werkheiser stated while laughing. "Guys, we will't joke like this, Jesus. Typically humor helps us move by way of things."
Bell shared the video via X on Monday, writing, "Ned's Declassless…this is wild…snicker it up guys…snort it up. 'Give me your h*les!!' Really?!"
In the docuseries, Bell broke his silence about being groomed by Peck and assaulted when he was 15. He referred to the abuse as "in depth" and "brutal" throughout an emotional level within the ID special.
"I actually don't know easy methods to elaborate on that on digital camera. … Why don't you think of the worst stuff somebody can do to any person as a sexual assault and that may reply your query," he stated. "I don't understand how else to place it. It was not a one-time factor."
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In addition to Bell sharing his expertise, Quiet on Set additionally featured numerous interviews from previous forged and crew about producer Dan Schneider's infamous reign on the network.
Schneider, who is the founder and copresident of manufacturing company Schneider's Bakery, has helped create, write and produce hit shows including All That, Drake & Josh, iCarly, Sam & Cat, The Amanda Show, Victorious and Zoey 101. After being accused of inappropriate conduct during his time at Nickelodeon, Schneider parted methods with the network in 2018.
Schneider later denied the allegations towards him, telling The New York Occasions in June 2021, "The comedy was completely harmless. I by no means interacted with actors in any approach, texting or in any other case, that ought to make anybody uncomfortable."
Forward of the docuseries, Nickelodeon launched a press release to Us Weekly, which learn, "Although we can't corroborate or negate allegations of behaviors from productions many years in the past, Nickelodeon as a matter of coverage investigates all formal complaints as part of our dedication to fostering a protected and professional workplace setting free of harassment or other forms of inappropriate conduct. Our highest priorities are the well-being and greatest interests not just of our staff, casts and crew, however of all youngsters, and we've adopted quite a few safeguards through the years to help ensure we live up to our personal excessive requirements and the expectations of our viewers."
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A spokesperson for Schneider shared a response as properly. "Dan cared concerning the youngsters on his exhibits even when typically their own families sadly did not. He understood what they have been going by way of and he was their largest champion," the statement famous. "The very fact is most of the youngsters on these exhibits are put within the untenable place of turning into the breadwinner for their household and the strain that comes along with that."
The statement continued: "Add on prime of that the difficulties of growing up and having to take action underneath the spotlight while working a demanding job, all as a toddler. That is why there are lots of levels of standards, executives, legal professionals, academics and fogeys all over the place, on a regular basis, on every set, day by day. Nevertheless, it's still a hard place to be a kid and no one knew that higher than Dan."
Us Weekly has reached out to Werkheiser, Shaw and Lee for comment.
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