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Josh Peck speaks out about 'Quiet on Set' documentary after being slammed for not publicly supporting Drake Bell

Peck caught heat earlier this week for not speaking out in support of Bell, who detailed the “extensive” abuse he suffered while working for Nickelodeon, in the show.

Nickelodeon wouldn't give Jennette McCurdy antidepressents out of fear she'd 'kill herself': ex-child star

Jack Salvatore, who played Mark Del Figgalo on "Zoey 101," alleged on TikTok Thursday that he witnessed "high level conversations" he "wasn't supposed to hear."

Joey Lawrence shares how he survived the 'dark side' of early fame as '90s child stars allege abuse

The "Brotherly Love" alum tells Page Six that his parents kept him safe from any unsavory interactions with network superiors: "A lot of stuff went down that was not OK."

Josh Peck called out for 'odd' video after Drake Bell details abuse in 'Quiet on Set' doc: 'Silence speaks volumes'

Peck and Bell starred in the hit Nickelodeon show "Drake & Josh" from 2004 to 2007, which has caused many fans to be surprised by the former staying mum.

Dan Schneider responds to 'Quiet on Set' doc, calls for cutting taboo jokes from Nickelodeon reruns

"Me facing my past behaviors, some of which are embarrassing and that I regret. I definitely owe some people a pretty strong apology," he said.

Nickelodeon's 'house of horrors': Inside the abuse allegations aimed at Dan Schneider's kids' shows

"Quiet on Set," premiering March 15, on ID, exposes allegations on Nickelodeon shows tied to producer Dan Schneider -- who was affiliated with “All That," “Zoey 101,” “Drake & Josh” and...

Drake Bell slams Will Friedle, Rider Strong for defending abuser Brian Peck, claims 'Boy Meets World' stars never apologized

Bell shut down the belief that Friedle and Strong were also "manipulated" by Peck, pointing out that the co-stars were adults when they defended his abuser.

Drake Bell details 'extensive' and 'brutal' sexual abuse by Nickelodeon dialogue coach

"I froze and was in complete shock and had no idea what to do or how to react, and I have no idea how to get out of this situation,"...

'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after psychotic break, mom reveals

Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in "Episode I — The Phantom Menace," was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break in March 2023.

'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd enters mental health facility after psychotic break

Lloyd, who played Anakin Skywalker in 1999's "Episode I — The Phantom Menace," was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2008.

Drake Bell claims he was sexually abused by Nickelodeon dialogue coach as a teenager

The former child star will speak publicly about the bombshell allegations in a new series tiled, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," airing March 17 and 18.

Bridgit Mendler's wild career path: from Disney kid to dual degrees from MIT and Harvard

After leaving TV, the actress obtained several degrees from some of the country's top schools and announced that she was launching her own space startup.

'Harry Potter' star Jason Isaacs claims the young cast drank 'at an industrial pace'

"When they were 18, and we treated them like they still weren’t allowed to smoke or drink -- and, they were doing both at an industrial pace -- that was...

Miranda Cosgrove says she's never been drunk or smoked in her 'entire life' -- but she's 'open to it'

"I think it started off because I was always the designated driver when I went out with my friends, and I sort of liked taking on that role," she said.

Amanda Bynes debuts new platinum blond hair after seeking mental health treatment

The former child star's public outing came days before she released a podcast with her biochemist pal, Paul Sieminski.

Former 'Home Improvement' star Jonathan Taylor Thomas makes rare public appearance for first time in 2 years

The former teen idol, who won hearts on "Home Improvement," has been photographed infrequently over the years.

'My Sister's Keeper' child star Evan Ellingson's cause of death revealed

The late actor struggled with substance abuse issues prior to being found dead in a sober living home on Nov. 5. He was 35.

'My Sister's Keeper' child star dead at 35

The late actor's father revealed to TMZ that Evan had been struggling with drug abuse but had been doing well and living in a sober facility.

'My Sister's Keeper' and 'CSI' former child star Evan Ellingson dead at 35

Former child star Evan Ellingson has died at 35. He was best known for the 2004 movie "My Sister's Keeper."

Former Disney Channel star Adam Wylie busted for allegedly stealing from Target

A spokesperson for the Burbank Police Department tells Page Six that the actor allegedly "only scanned some of the items" in his cart at self-checkout.