Drake Bell Talks to Josh Peck About On-Set Abuse: ‘I Was Losing My Hair’

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Curious about the true backstory of Drake & Josh? The recent reunion between Drake Bell and Josh Peck on the Good Guys podcast has sparked renewed interest, following the release of the 2024 docuseries Quiet on Set. Their discussion shed light on Bell’s on-set mistreatment and how it affected his personal life and the show.

In this article, we’ll discuss the insights shared by the two actors, the secrets unearthed in the documentary, and how these disclosures might impact their reputations within Nickelodeon’s history.

What did Drake Bell and Josh Peck discuss about on-set abuse?

During a recent gathering on Josh Peck’s Good Guys podcast, Drake Bell and Josh Peck talked about the accusations of mistreatment that surfaced from their time together on Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh series.

In a candid admission, Bell confessed that he worried their friendship might be irreparably damaged following his report of the abuse, expressing concern: “If this information becomes public, will Josh see me and think, ‘Man, you’ve destroyed our dream together?'” He also detailed the emotional strain the situation had on him by stating, “I was literally losing my hair. I had these massive sores on my scalp.” (via Today)

2024 documentary series “Quiet on Set” ignited discussions about past events. In 2004, it emerged that Eric Bell, not connected to Josh Peck, was a victim in the sexual abuse case involving dialogue coach Brian Peck. Peck was found guilty of lewd acts with a minor and oral copulation with someone under 16. He served 16 months behind bars. Bell later stated, “The monster was present during the pilot’s filming.

Through watching the documentary at age 38, Josh Peck discovered more about Drake Bell’s struggles as an adult and a father. He shared that the series unveiled the hardships Bell had experienced. Additionally, he remembered instances during the show’s run where Bell had told him “No, Brian is not a good person.

Bell mentioned that the probe started after The Amanda Show wrapped up in 2002, prior to Drake & Josh starting in 2004. He recollected shooting the series with awareness of Brian Peck being under investigation, expressing, “I was aware that this person was about to be taken into custody.” Regardless of the mistreatment, Bell underscored that working on the show made him feel “secure and content”.

Nickelodeon assures that it thoroughly looks into every formal complaint and stays dedicated to ensuring a secure work environment.

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2025-03-25 12:10