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Drake Bell hits out at Ned’s Declassified stars for reaction to Nickelodeon abuse allegations

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Published 12:28 21 Mar 2024 GMT

Drake Bell hits out at Ned’s Declassified stars for reaction to Nickelodeon abuse allegations

Devon Werkheiser appeared to make light of the situation

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Drake Bell has hit out at Ned's Declassified Survival Guide stars for making light of the allegations surrounding Nickelodeon.

Bell shot to fame on the popular children's TV channel on programmes like The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh in the 00s.

Years on from his time on Nickelodeon, Bell recently came forward and revealed that he was abused by convicted sexual abuser and former dialect coach, Brian Peck.

The actor made the revelations in the tell-all two-part series, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

The programme aired earlier this month and, as well as claims about Peck's behavior with budding stars like Bell, producer Dan Schneider has also been hit with allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexualizing child stars like Amanda Bynes and Ariana Grande.

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Schneider has since expressed his regret over his actions in the past.

In light of the bombshell documentary airing, the cast of Ned's Declassified Survival Guide have spoken out.

Ned (Devon Werkheiser), Moze (Lindsey Shaw), and Cookie (Daniel Curtis Lee) are often together as they now host the Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide.

Drake Bell revealed that he was abused by convicted sexual abuser and former dialect coach, Brian Peck.
Michael Tran/Getty Images

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In a now-viral TikTok video, Werkheiser says while seemingly referring to Schneider: "Daniel, we told you never to speak about that. Get back in your hole, Daniel, and give me your holes."

After laughing, he went on to add: "Sorry, we shouldn’t joke about this. We really shouldn’t. Our set was not like that. It's f**king awful. The Drake Bell sh*t is crazy to hear."

Reading out a fan's comment on the live stream, the cast are asked if there were 'in' on the alleged abuse, to which Shaw replies 'no'.

People online have since called out the actors for their response to the documentary - Bell included.

Sharing the video in question, one person wrote on X: "I know I just said I don’t like drama but immediately opening TikTok to see the Neds Declassified crew joking about the victims that are coming forward from Dan Schneider and Nickelodeon is crazy gross.

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"I started recording after 'yeah, we didn’t have the same experience as some of the people who are coming forward right now in that documentary going around'."

"This is so gross. I get people use humor in uncomfortable situations or trauma but that’s usually people who are the victims and they aren’t as they so boldly state," wrote another.

Bell has since reshared the video of the Ned's Declassified cast and penned: "Ned’s Declassless…this is wild…laugh it up guys…laugh it up…”Give me your h*les?!!” Really?!"

The Drake & Josh star posted the tweet on Tuesday (March 19) and Werkheiser quickly apologized.

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Devon Werkheiser has since apologized for his remarks.
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He shared a statement on social media that read: "I was being an idiot today. No way around it. I feel horrible that my dumbass was even speaking about this without seeing it.

"I watched Quiet on Set tonight and am horrified by the gravity of what Drake and others shared.

"Truly heartbroken about what my fellow actors went through. I can’t believe they weren’t protected. I’m sorry for compounding any hurt."

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Bell is yet to respond to the apology.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and receives calls from throughout the United States, Canada, US Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico.

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@drakebell / Instagram/@ladymshawsters

Topics: Nickelodeon, Film and TV, Celebrity

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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