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Former Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell Accuses Ex-Dialogue Coach of Sexual Abuse in New Docuseries
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against his ex-dialogue coach Brian Peck in a new docuseries.
Bell, known for his role in ‘Drake & Josh’, revealed for the first time that he was the unnamed child actor in Peck’s 2004 conviction for sexual abuse.
The docuseries, titled ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’, set to air on Investigation Discovery, sheds light on the toxic work culture of iconic shows created by Dan Schneider, including ‘All That’ and ‘The Amanda Show’.
Brian Peck, who worked as a dialogue coach for various Nickelodeon shows, including those Bell starred in, was arrested in 2003 for lewd acts with a minor and was convicted in 2004 for the abuse against Bell when he was 15.
Other stars like ‘Zoey 101’ star Alex Nikolas and ‘All That’ star Giovonne Samuels also share their experiences in the docuseries, exposing the darker side of the children’s television industry.
Rider Strong and Will Friedle from ‘Boy Meets World‘ revealed on their podcast that Brian Peck had also groomed them during his time on the show, showcasing a wider issue within the entertainment industry.