Drake Bell's son inspires him to speak out about abuse in exclusive interview

Drake Bell talked about being sexually abused when he was 15 years old. He said he was inspired by his 3-year-old son to share his story. The abuse happened when he was working on Nickelodeon shows. The person who abused him was Brian Peck, who was later arrested and convicted for the abuse. Drake Bell hopes that by speaking out, his son will see him as a hero. Drake Bell shared his story in a documentary called "Quiet on Set." He explained how he was abused by Brian Peck, who was a dialogue coach on Nickelodeon shows. The abuse was very bad, and Drake felt trapped and scared. He decided to speak out to protect others and to show his son that he is strong. The documentary also talked about other abuse and problems on Nickelodeon sets. Some people were racist, sexist, and abusive. The TV executive, Dan Schneider, was accused of not stopping the abuse. He denied knowing about it and filed a lawsuit against the documentary makers. Drake Bell's interview with NBC News aired on May 20, 2024. He shared how becoming a father made him want to speak out about the abuse he suffered. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others who have gone through similar experiences. Nickelodeon expressed support for Drake Bell and praised his courage for coming forward.