Yeah that girl makes me sick. I get that he wrote inappropriate messages which I did not like and that was wrong on his part but for her to make such sick falsifying allegations against him that he sexually assaulted her is appalling and downright disgusting.
@@emmielozada2815the things he said only cause he thought she was older than what she claimed. It’s sick. Only young females trick men with their age and incriminate them. You never see young boys manipulating older women that way. Even if it does happen. People don’t care as much cause the adult is a woman
Justin Bieber with Diddy? We all hated Bieber but now we should feel bad for what he endured when he first started, diddy did his thing to him for years and passed him around.
I can’t even imagine what Drake Bell and other millennial Nickelodeon child stars went through in the 1990s and 2000s! I am just relieved Drake is a much better person now than he was a few years ago.
Things you do for fame ey ? If it was that bad he’d of backed out years ago… trust me money talks why else would you stay ? If it got to you that bad you’d go and get a manufacturing job or construction or warehouse… but why did he stay… for the money…
@@tatertotter808 I think it helps because it shows they want to make clear what he is saying so people understand, because when people speak a lot of times what they are thinking is not said out loud but they don't realize they might need to fill in the blanks for the listeners to fully understand.
@@TheWNK I'm not sure, probably not, but the internet is still public and as a person I'd rather be a ripple of positivity than cause a wave of cruelty for people who has been known to struggle emotionally and mentally from a SA.
@@mattg1611His reputation has been tarnished unfairly and continues to be tarnished due to superficial people who continue to repeat false accusations with superficiality without thinking that Drake Bell is not a fictional character but is a human being who does not deserve to suffer unfairly and deserves respect.
The story of the painting is devastating. The trauma he suffered is unimaginable. I can't even imagine the strength it takes to face and overcome all this.
With paintings by serial killers and letters with them by those in the film business, do you think witnesses are afraid to testify or fear for their life? Do you think it's possible that establishment wanted to silence Drake Bell MORE because he knew of this dark proclivity that implicates Others?
I had to pause. I’m crying for Drake. Since the doc, I’ve gone to talk with a therapist. I’ve opened up about traumas I’ve endured. From when I was 16. When I was young. I’m 32 and I kept it to myself for 16 years.
I'm so proud of you for talking to a therapist about your trauma. It's not easy and the road is going to be painful and difficult. Believe me, I know. Because of Drake, I too found the courage to speak about my trauma. I'm so sorry you had to endure this. Prayers for healing and support. 🙏❤🙏
The fact that he cannot even complete a sentence without getting dragged away by emotions tells you just how much he has been through. He never deserved what happened to him. No child should ever have to go through that. He is incredibly strong for publicly speaking out about the flat out torture he endured. His son is one lucky kid because noone will ever protect their son more than Drake will. Noone will ever love and value him the way his dad will. That kid wont ever have to go through what his fathers gone through. And at the end of the day, thats all we could ever hope for.
I met Drake years ago in Denver when he was on tour. He was so nice and welcoming. I am glad he took responsibility for his past and it makes me so angry what happened to him. Love you Drake!!
I met him almost 3 months ago at the Bakersfield concert during the meet and greet and he was so nice, sweet, and loving. And he even autographed my guitar. There's a video on my UA-cam channel meeting him if you would like to see it.
If what Drake is saying is true, I absolutely agree with him. What happened to him in person is NOT the same thing as a few text messages with a female he thought was of age.
If he is true about that, him being accused of being a diddler after what happened to him with Brian Peck must’ve been painful after knowing what it’s like being a victim.
I've got nothing but love and respect for Drake Bell. If you ever see this, Drake, thank you for being brave. Your courage and honesty is helping so many people. You're fully coming into your own, and it's wonderful to see. Keep singing and being you.
For him during that dark time, dan was one of the few people that drake saw that took his side. Imagine how profound of a moment that must have been while seeing a room full of people you thought were your friends sitting there AGAINST you. It doesnt make up for the innapropriate things Dan has done, but from Drakes perspective, it makes sense from his experience that dan was there for him when he needed him to be.
from what Drake has said his side of the courtroom was "empty" so Dan obviously never showed any support for him in court, only behind the scenes where his reputation would not be impacted.
@@boomeradley8748but someone couldn’t have shown there unless invited. I bet if Drake and his family knew all those Hollywood people would be there to support Brian Peck, they would have got some people to show up for Drake as well.
There is absolutely no comparison between the brutal torture he went through irl and text messages to someone he shouldn’t have been texting, people make me sick
Drake pled guilty to exchanging inappropriate text messages with this girl, but she then accused him of sending her explicit pictures and SA, both of which were proven to be false (through digital forensics and witnesses who testified that she was never left alone with him at the events she was accusing him of SAing her at). But the media then reported her false accusations as if that was what he pled guilty to, even though all he pled guilty to were the text messages, which he has taken full responsibility for. The New Your Times actually recently issued a retraction of their article where they had reported this false information about Drake, but of course the damage to his reputation has been done, which I think is a huge injustice to Drake. To be clear - obviously it was still grossly negligent of Drake not to make completely sure of how old she was before replying to her, which he takes full responsibility for in every interview I’ve heard of him (if you want to know why he was so negligent in that situation, listen to his appearance on the We Are Man Enough podcast where he talks about what was going on with him at the time).
And as he said in another interview, he wanted to fight the charges but his lawyer said a trial would've required weeks away from his family and weeks of embarrassing headlines. So it was much quicker to just plead out.
He is being so real with answering the question and i love the interviewer for being so attentive and so mindful. I hope Drake really gets to be completely free from his past and be healed and build his career up one step at a time.
So proud of Drake and how far he's come. I'm praying he stays on a good path and has good friends to support and lift him up. He has great things ahead of him.
He is so brave for speaking out and telling his story. After everything he's been through, he's so incredibly positive and inspiring. I'm proud of him and it is so amazing to watch someone survive and also thrive. Sending him healing as always
He was so brave in the first place, back when he was a kid, to denounce Brian and go through the whole investigation. Then to find at the sentencing hearing all those famous people supporting his abuser… to have the guts to go up there at the courthouse and call them out. And now this.
Think of it this way: Dan was just friendly with Drake because Drake wasn't a teenage girl and he saw talent in him, which is why he showed him attention at all.
I can tell that it’s such a raw nerve for drake to talk about, but I’m glad he’s taking steps to heal! I hope it’s all healing from here, he’s really brave for sharing his story.
The fact that the abuse allegedly happened with Drake being forced to constantly stare at a portrait of JW Gacy throughout the abuse makes me think what kind of sadism is Brian Peck into. More importantly, it makes me wonder why Brian Peck and Gacy got along so well, and how similar their psyches were.
@@therealenriqueparra Because this person on the comment said the abuse “allegedly” happened with Drake being forced to constantly stare at a portrait of JW Gacy throughout the abuse. It fact that the abuse from Brian was proven is all that matters.
It‘s a tough watch for sure. but seeing someone (esp. a man) who shows his vulnerable side is really refreshing and important. The next generation needs to know that showing feelings and having an open space to talk about everything is key. Drake, we applaud you for that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Reading the comments I think that there are many sad and lonely people who feel anger at someone who has managed to break through the wall and who receives love and understanding, and for this reason they are superficial and bullies.
Just for the commenters who are here to criticize Drake over his past court stuff. The stuff against Drake back then has been proven to be BS in several ways. Look into it yourselves if you want. So Drake is fine. I won’t support his name being tarnished by BS, and I am not the only one!
He admits in this interview himself that he was having inappropriate chats with an underage girl and that he shouldn't have done that. So not exactly BS.
@@Ry-vh3js even if it’s true that she lied, that girl looked like a child. He knew she was a young girl and that’s still predatory. What happened to him is terrible but it’s not an excuse to victimize someone else
@@jordynaponte8936 being interested in much younger and consenting adult women is perhaps superficial, but it is not a crime, and he only texted , he has not victimized anyone.
I remember seeing Drake for the first time on the Amanda show. Never did I see it coming that he was the one being sexually abused. But, I’m glad he is taking necessary steps to heal
It is sickening to know that a person can destroy a child’s life and get only 16 months in jail. America, who passed this law???? In a third-world country, things would be held differently.
This dear soul. Bless him and his family. May he continue to grow and heal and spread light in our world. May he know his true worth simply as a human being ❤
Drake and Josh was my childhood. It breaks my heart that while Drake was filming a show that brought me (and other kids) so much joy, in reality he was going through the unspeakable.
Since learning his story, I have not been able to watch Drake and Josh since. It's heartbreaking. I would love to see him one day releasing his own documentary ♡ knowing full well, we don't deserve it.
I'm so proud of Drake. He makes me feel better about my own experiences. Grew up watching Drake and Josh with my little sibling and that was always a great part of my own traumatic childhood as a survivor of SA. His son is just the cutest little chunk nugget too 🤗
I can’t believe the guy who hurt him was BFFs with that monster and treated owning his paintings and letters he wrote to him like an Oscar or something he’s SUPER proud of
drake, your pain is so palpable, i didnt go through S.A but your testimony is so vivid it almost feels first person...im so glad i watched yours shows in nickelodeon..you made my childhood and i hope you can continue healing my friend
I personally dont hold his offense against him too harshly. Only because I have been 15 and also had many 15 year old friends back in the day, not all of them but many lied about ages, and did all kinds of unsavory things that they didn’t tell until they got caught. I would never victim shame, but I also have seen first hand what a minor with motives can do to wreck a life.
Me too, sadly. I'm 33yo and I have seen it from minors my entire life, especially the girls. It's honestly terrible and I won't have children because of it.
@@amberanderson7153 yup! 36 here and will not be having children. And I've also seen other girls and been one of the underage girls that straight lied about age.
Unless you've checked someone's ID, you can't know for sure the age of someone you're talking to online, and it's unfortunate. This is very different from Brian Peck's crime. This wasn't an "Oops, my bad, sorry." Brian Peck knew he was hurting a child. He deserves every single consequence for his actions.
God bless you Drake for being brave enough to share your story. I hate that you were not protected back then and I wish Brian Peck would be under the jail! You are a survivor and so many others are going to stand up sooner/not feel alone because of you! ❤️❤️
I was truly shocked by how long and how much he revealed about the abuse he endured. I’m glad he was able to move forward, have a family and continue his career. The disgusting things Dan would allow others to do to Amanda on a kids show he should be ashamed and has a lot of nerve suing anyone
And he hasn’t revealed too much about really, it’s only when you piece together the different interviews he has done that you start to realize the extent of the abuse and how scared he was and even then he’s not really being detailed (which he doesn’t need to be - he doesn’t owe us that, I’m just making the point that the interviews haven’t been the right place to go in to that much detail, if he wanted to do so)
Drake should not feel at all obligated to go into exact detail about what Brian did to him Not only because of the traumatic and gruesome nature of it But the fact that the exact details are already public knowledge through court documentation
@@previll What exact details are you looking for? The TYPE of foreign object that was used!? What kind of drug was used? The charges were an accurate telling of what transpired Ultimately, Drake had things put into his body that should not have been put there and that’s all anyone needs to know
This man is a good dad. He made mistakes, but who hasn’t? Anyone who judges Drake because of what he did. Look at yourself first! He pled guilty! He didn’t use his fame or money to get away with it (like some people)! I can tell you that it was TORTURE living with such a shameful secret for so long. I didn’t even plan to tell my mom what happened between this person and I, but we don’t choose when something happens
I think one of the reasons drake did not experience something with dan was because dan was not interested in men... dan liked women.. so for dan in his mind he was doing what any other man who liked women would do ( in his mind) . meanwhile brian who liked men was thinking and doing the same thing but with men
@@Kareena1988 The term monsters are very powerful word. I don't necessarily think that anybody is a monster. I think that some people's minds lack the ability to understand that what they may be doing is wrong. Oftentimes we see criminals spend the vast majority of their life in prison. They come out and they do the exact same thing that they did before. All that time supposed counseling did nothing to change the way they view the wrong that they did. I think some people's minds simply lack the ability to understand that anything you do is a two-way street. For example if I am interested in somebody and I want to do something physical with them they also have to be okay with me doing something physical with them. If they're not then I know I'm not doing it. Some people simply don't understand that. Others will raise in a different time in which in some cases it was told to them that it was expected that if you want to do something physical with someone and you are " " the dominant in that interaction that that person just automatically does what you want them to do. Now we know that's not the case. But that was a belief at one point in time. I always hope that as new generations are born that that philosophy and that the inability to understand that what they're doing is wrong will go away. But it never seems to. That is why it is our job to be hyper vigilant. Hyper aware of the world around us. To make sure that not only are we safe but the ones that we care about and love are safe. Our friends and families. Make sure that they have the opportunity to live a great life just as we do.
Go Drake! You are a survivor and a hero for child actors now. People are opening their eyes and seeing clearly who is the victim and who are the perpetrators. Let's be part of the solution and not part of the problem.
The fact that Dan Schneider was never under investigation, especially what he did to Amanda Bynes and the fact that Brian Peck only got 16 months and still to this day after everything came out nothing has happened to him. He even worked on Disney Disney even allowed him to work with more kids
I feel the interviewer was a bit forceful in the way the conversation was directed as if there wasn't patience and grace in listening throughout the entire conversation. Aside from that, GREAT interview. Thank you for sharing Drake, all of us who grew up with you love you and respect all of your love and growth and dedication you have put in. You have made great beauty out of the hand that was dealt and it's not only beautiful but much appreciated and respected.
Dan Schneider also gave Amanda Bynes an exaggerated sense of celebrity to the point where she wanted to seperate herself from her parents when her parents tried to keep her ego in check. It’s speculated that Amanda Bynes developed mental health issues because Dan abandoned her after he helped her build her success. Dan Schneider then did the same thing with Ariana Grande. This explains why Ariana's career and public image has been declining for the past six years.
Acting kids are generally abandoned from film industry. They should have psychologists by their side to process the (possible) fame. Especially on social media nowadays kids get comments on their looks etc. Parents might catch up some things but not everything. Especially when the kid went into acting to earn the family’s income. I hope in the future parents are allowed on set, there are (pre-checked) therapists or coaches on set to make sure the kid is feeling well. And I also think kids shouldn’t work on set if possible when they actually should be in school. Acting should still be a hobby. Of course a payed one but a hobby. Also kids should be checked if they are there because they want to and not because their parents told them to go.
im glad to be one of the few that didnt completely turn on him when the allegations first came out a situation like drakes should teach people to not just falsely believe anyone before finding the real facts
Honestly wow. Remember everyone Drake Bell is human too. I think Drake has Lerner from his life experiences and he is living in a state of enlightenment and consciousness of who he truly is, and not of who he ocne was.
I always despised Josh peck because he acted like life is so peachy keen and then acted like Drake was just a trouble kid. Josh sounds like he is trying to save his own to get farther in the industry or he says because he didnt see it it didnt happen. Ir hes in denial. Either way Josh peck runs me the wrong way
We love you. Even though this was a terrific event. He didn’t let his heart to build resentment or hatred because he never express himself with bad words or wishing that rat the worst. He just has a lot of pain and I am so glad that is the case . Keep your head up!! You are such a cutie! 🙌
You know what freakin' bugs me? That interviewers keep asking Drake about his criminal past! It ticks me off to the point where I want to go up to them and tell them off for that because Drake learned his lesson on it and doesn't need to be reminded of it anymore!
I agree, but I actually think it was important that they address them in this interview. Which is why I was okay with her asking. That way they clear it up once and for all, but also, because of the subject matter, I think it was really important for Drake to be able to assert himself and explain the vast difference between his mistakes and wrongdoings, and Brian's evil.
Well I never thought that It’d be so simple but I Found a Way I Found a Way And I always thought it would be Too crazy but I Found a Way I Found a way If you open up your mind (See what’s inside) It’s gonna take some time to realign But if you look inside I’m sure you’ll find Over your shoulder I told you I’ll always be picking you up When you’re down So just turn around
In the docuseries his father stated he warned Drake's mother to keep Drake away from Peck. Never let Drake be alone with him. His mother did not take heed.
What Drake is saying at about 15:58 minutes in, is partly why I find this so upsetting and also why I don't read tabloids. Entertainer's of any kind, bring laughter, joy, beauty and inspiration into my life. At minimum I expect (as a fan who spends their hard earned money on albums, movies etc.) that all of the people who bring these wonderful things into my life, be able to afford food, a roof over their head, the ability to retire, educate themselves, their children and have access to healthcare all while being treated with dignity and empathy. The fact that these expectations are disregarded is so, deeply offensive to me. Even if a celebrity ends ups with an addiction; instead of being judged and torn down, they should have a path to receive compassionate help and a game plan to recovery. If they decide to share those details, they should be applauded for setting such an important example in the midst of such vulnerability. What a stellar example of humble courage.
True courage to tell your story & true heart to fully express yourself out there is such a special, vulnerable strength....you were a huge part of my childhood that I'm so thankful for getting 2 have you a part of my life growing up. Keep moving forward & touching people's lives Drake🙏💯Thank you for being a light in this world since day 1☝️💡All the love in the world for you man
Just with these kind of "news" shows Always annoyed me when I was younger, like a long interview just for it to get cut up and have annoying voice overs and commercial breaks for dramatic effect Good thing the Internet exists and they actually release the full things now
Drake has become my idols recently. He was the main one I resonated along with one of the writers on nick. No one knows how hard it is to open up, process/grieve, and to finally accept what had happened. You are actually able to find the word to your abuse. Drake, your story resonated with others and especially me. I feel safe sharing my story with you and others... THIS ABUSE HAPPENS TO ANYONE OF ANY GENDER AND ANY ORIENTATION AND AT ANY AGE... My abuser manipulated me into it/begging me into it until I gave in He claimed he had always wanted to try it and that he's never done it before... ended up showing me videos.. 3 graphic videos..... and I thought OH maybe it's healthy to experiment in relationships. After that experience I didn't want to do it again.. he begged to atleast do it once in a blue moon. I gave in and said OK. It turned into a regular thing anytime it was intimate. I eventually said after getting on antibiotics. No more. He said all or nothing.... I already felt neglected as a side piece hanging out watching him play games.. I lost friends bc of his bs and luckily gained them back recently. I almost lost the relationship between my mom and I, took me 4 years of his narcissism, 3 years of the abuse, and his gaslighting to finally see who he truly was. It took me a whole year to put the exact word on what had happened to me with my therapist... it sucks to live w flash backs. Drake, you've got this.
What a brave young man Drake is. I watched Drake and Josh when I was young and always thought Drake was a star. Can't believe all he was actually going through, he really resonated with me when he talked about how your past doesn't make you who you are but makes you stronger. Really he should be compensated millions of dollars for all he's been through. 16 months in jail for the guy isn't punishment enough.
I believe the allegations that Jeannette McCurdy made against Dan Schneider is one of the reasons why Paramount+ cancelled the 4th season of iCarly (2021).
Schneider was not involved in the reboot. Miranda Cosgrove and Jerry Trainor were mostly in charge of the show and they didnt involve Jeannette out of courtesy of her decision to quit acting. Her book did not have anything to do with the cancellation of the reboot.
My heart really goes out to all most of the child star celebrities that ever had their own life experiences from suffering in through silence in their own lives it’s so sad to see someone who has struggled with heir own challenges and all of the emotional trauma that they all had gone through in own society in this world that we all just live by under by looking up to our most favorite people who always had believed in us to be reaching up for the stars to be very successful and famous in from our own lives to be where they all are now
This interviewer is unfair in my opinion. Exchanging messages with somebody he thought was of age is completely different from being repeatedly sexually assualted. They need to ease up on him, he has been maligned by the media.
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20
So happy the truth came out about that girl who lied about him. He didn't deserve to get canceled. He deserves a platform.
Yeah that girl makes me sick. I get that he wrote inappropriate messages which I did not like and that was wrong on his part but for her to make such sick falsifying allegations against him that he sexually assaulted her is appalling and downright disgusting.
@@emmielozada2815the things he said only cause he thought she was older than what she claimed. It’s sick. Only young females trick men with their age and incriminate them. You never see young boys manipulating older women that way. Even if it does happen. People don’t care as much cause the adult is a woman
@@emmielozada2815 could you imagine the situation had it been vice versa? it would be going on to this moment.
Say what you want about Drake Bell, but no one should ever be traumatized as badly as he was
Yeah. Drake Bell seems like a sweet and genuine human being.
@@emmiebell97His father is so sweet too.
Justin Bieber with Diddy? We all hated Bieber but now we should feel bad for what he endured when he first started, diddy did his thing to him for years and passed him around.
I can’t even imagine what Drake Bell and other millennial Nickelodeon child stars went through in the 1990s and 2000s! I am just relieved Drake is a much better person now than he was a few years ago.
Things you do for fame ey ? If it was that bad he’d of backed out years ago… trust me money talks why else would you stay ? If it got to you that bad you’d go and get a manufacturing job or construction or warehouse… but why did he stay… for the money…
The interviewer said on a few times, “you gotta finish that sentence”. She was truly listening and wanted his point to be delivered to the audience.
I don't think I like that style. The person is going to change the train of thought anyways and now the next point is lost as well.
He was already finishing the sentence, shes trying to direct the conversation. She was constantly trying to finish his sentences.
@@tatertotter808 I think it helps because it shows they want to make clear what he is saying so people understand, because when people speak a lot of times what they are thinking is not said out loud but they don't realize they might need to fill in the blanks for the listeners to fully understand.
I’m just like…. 👀 it’s overly careful in a way that doesn’t sit right with me. At least the part about his offenses.
@@tatertotter808yeah she’s too forceful who is she to say he has to finish
He pleaded guilty because he knew what it was like to be in her position, and took responsibility because it was the right thing to do. Thats it.
Yes that also the victim to victimizer cycle
@@norrrlife No victimizer. He wrote text messages to someone who lied about her real age.
He did it because that’s what his lawyer told him to do.
😂
He didn’t know her age
"this is what happened to me, this isn't me" I love that. The OG fans are rooting for you and your continuous healing Drake. 💗
you think he's reading these comments?
@@TheWNK I'm not sure, probably not, but the internet is still public and as a person I'd rather be a ripple of positivity than cause a wave of cruelty for people who has been known to struggle emotionally and mentally from a SA.
Love that quote❤
just because he was abused is no excuse for his actions, only reason he’s doing this is so he can get his reputation back 🤦🏻
@@mattg1611His reputation has been tarnished unfairly and continues to be tarnished due to superficial people who continue to repeat false accusations with superficiality without thinking that Drake Bell is not a fictional character but is a human being who does not deserve to suffer unfairly and deserves respect.
The story of the painting is devastating. The trauma he suffered is unimaginable. I can't even imagine the strength it takes to face and overcome all this.
I don't think there's a word to properly describe this.
With paintings by serial killers and letters with them by those in the film business, do you think witnesses are afraid to testify or fear for their life?
Do you think it's possible that establishment wanted to silence Drake Bell MORE because he knew of this dark proclivity that implicates Others?
I had to pause. I’m crying for Drake. Since the doc, I’ve gone to talk with a therapist. I’ve opened up about traumas I’ve endured. From when I was 16. When I was young. I’m 32 and I kept it to myself for 16 years.
Im so sorry I hope you are doing ok, just remember the things someone did you doesn't defind you
Hope you’re doing ok 😪
These things may have happened to you but you can see the light again xx
I hope you can heal from your past. And may that person who hurt you rot to pieces.
I'm so proud of you for talking to a therapist about your trauma. It's not easy and the road is going to be painful and difficult. Believe me, I know. Because of Drake, I too found the courage to speak about my trauma. I'm so sorry you had to endure this. Prayers for healing and support. 🙏❤🙏
Amen praying for you . Stay strong
The fact that he cannot even complete a sentence without getting dragged away by emotions tells you just how much he has been through. He never deserved what happened to him. No child should ever have to go through that. He is incredibly strong for publicly speaking out about the flat out torture he endured. His son is one lucky kid because noone will ever protect their son more than Drake will. Noone will ever love and value him the way his dad will. That kid wont ever have to go through what his fathers gone through. And at the end of the day, thats all we could ever hope for.
Drake is showing so much maturity and I hope he keeps moving up. What a story.
I met Drake years ago in Denver when he was on tour. He was so nice and welcoming. I am glad he took responsibility for his past and it makes me so angry what happened to him. Love you Drake!!
He does seem nice...
I met him almost 3 months ago at the Bakersfield concert during the meet and greet and he was so nice, sweet, and loving. And he even autographed my guitar. There's a video on my UA-cam channel meeting him if you would like to see it.
I wish Brian Peck were still in prison for his disturbing behavior around children.
If what Drake is saying is true, I absolutely agree with him. What happened to him in person is NOT the same thing as a few text messages with a female he thought was of age.
If he is true about that, him being accused of being a diddler after what happened to him with Brian Peck must’ve been painful after knowing what it’s like being a victim.
I've got nothing but love and respect for Drake Bell. If you ever see this, Drake, thank you for being brave. Your courage and honesty is helping so many people. You're fully coming into your own, and it's wonderful to see. Keep singing and being you.
He seems like he's done a lot of work on himself over the last few years. I'm glad he's in a good place now.
For him during that dark time, dan was one of the few people that drake saw that took his side. Imagine how profound of a moment that must have been while seeing a room full of people you thought were your friends sitting there AGAINST you. It doesnt make up for the innapropriate things Dan has done, but from Drakes perspective, it makes sense from his experience that dan was there for him when he needed him to be.
from what Drake has said his side of the courtroom was "empty" so Dan obviously never showed any support for him in court, only behind the scenes where his reputation would not be impacted.
@@boomeradley8748but someone couldn’t have shown there unless invited. I bet if Drake and his family knew all those Hollywood people would be there to support Brian Peck, they would have got some people to show up for Drake as well.
To even dare to compare Drake's case to what he endured with Brian Peck as some sort of "gotcha" is absolutely vile. Vile. It makes me so angry.
There is absolutely no comparison between the brutal torture he went through irl and text messages to someone he shouldn’t have been texting, people make me sick
@@peanutharrystyles9847 Yeah, they make me sick to my stomach to even compare what happened with Drake and Drake's "relationship" with that girl.
@@emmielozada2815Him being called a p3d0 after being hurt by one must’ve been painful AF for him
"I can't, dont want to take away from others experiences" - so real for this
Drake pled guilty to exchanging inappropriate text messages with this girl, but she then accused him of sending her explicit pictures and SA, both of which were proven to be false (through digital forensics and witnesses who testified that she was never left alone with him at the events she was accusing him of SAing her at). But the media then reported her false accusations as if that was what he pled guilty to, even though all he pled guilty to were the text messages, which he has taken full responsibility for. The New Your Times actually recently issued a retraction of their article where they had reported this false information about Drake, but of course the damage to his reputation has been done, which I think is a huge injustice to Drake.
To be clear - obviously it was still grossly negligent of Drake not to make completely sure of how old she was before replying to her, which he takes full responsibility for in every interview I’ve heard of him (if you want to know why he was so negligent in that situation, listen to his appearance on the We Are Man Enough podcast where he talks about what was going on with him at the time).
Beautifully said!
20:14 onwards
Yesss that was what happened, your such a goat for posting the truth
👍👍👍
And as he said in another interview, he wanted to fight the charges but his lawyer said a trial would've required weeks away from his family and weeks of embarrassing headlines. So it was much quicker to just plead out.
He is being so real with answering the question and i love the interviewer for being so attentive and so mindful. I hope Drake really gets to be completely free from his past and be healed and build his career up one step at a time.
Thank you Drake Bell for giving the world so much hope and strength. Helping so many
13:47 It's good hearing Drake acknowledging Jennette McCurdy's memoir and her experience with Nickelodeon unlike the other stepbrother..
Poor Drake. It hurts me knowing he went through this. I grew up watching Drake. This makes me sad :(
So proud of Drake and how far he's come. I'm praying he stays on a good path and has good friends to support and lift him up. He has great things ahead of him.
He is so brave for speaking out and telling his story. After everything he's been through, he's so incredibly positive and inspiring. I'm proud of him and it is so amazing to watch someone survive and also thrive. Sending him healing as always
Yes
He was so brave in the first place, back when he was a kid, to denounce Brian and go through the whole investigation. Then to find at the sentencing hearing all those famous people supporting his abuser… to have the guts to go up there at the courthouse and call them out. And now this.
Think of it this way: Dan was just friendly with Drake because Drake wasn't a teenage girl and he saw talent in him, which is why he showed him attention at all.
I also personally feel that Dan might’ve just been friendly with him so that he didn’t turn against him later on, but that’s just me speculating 😶
@@lorena.e!!!
Originally I thought that too. Then I hear how Dan pretty much ignored the boys.
I can tell that it’s such a raw nerve for drake to talk about, but I’m glad he’s taking steps to heal! I hope it’s all healing from here, he’s really brave for sharing his story.
Great interview! I hope he continues to heal. I wish him all the success.
The fact that the abuse allegedly happened with Drake being forced to constantly stare at a portrait of JW Gacy throughout the abuse makes me think what kind of sadism is Brian Peck into. More importantly, it makes me wonder why Brian Peck and Gacy got along so well, and how similar their psyches were.
It’s not alleged. It’s proven that Brian abused him.
What do you mean alleged?
@@therealenriqueparra Because this person on the comment said the abuse “allegedly” happened with Drake being forced to constantly stare at a portrait of JW Gacy throughout the abuse. It fact that the abuse from Brian was proven is all that matters.
It‘s a tough watch for sure. but seeing someone (esp. a man) who shows his vulnerable side is really refreshing and important. The next generation needs to know that showing feelings and having an open space to talk about everything is key.
Drake, we applaud you for that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Reading the comments I think that there are many sad and lonely people who feel anger at someone who has managed to break through the wall and who receives love and understanding, and for this reason they are superficial and bullies.
What a great interview. His story breaks my heart but what a strong man he has become.
I got very emotional when Drake talked about his son.
Just for the commenters who are here to criticize Drake over his past court stuff. The stuff against Drake back then has been proven to be BS in several ways. Look into it yourselves if you want. So Drake is fine. I won’t support his name being tarnished by BS, and I am not the only one!
Too many terminally online people wanna cancel somebody they don't even know!
He admits in this interview himself that he was having inappropriate chats with an underage girl and that he shouldn't have done that. So not exactly BS.
@@BarnAvDenWebbYes but he didn't know she was underage cause she lied
@@Ry-vh3js even if it’s true that she lied, that girl looked like a child. He knew she was a young girl and that’s still predatory. What happened to him is terrible but it’s not an excuse to victimize someone else
@@jordynaponte8936 being interested in much younger and consenting adult women is perhaps superficial, but it is not a crime, and he only texted , he has not victimized anyone.
I remember seeing Drake for the first time on the Amanda show. Never did I see it coming that he was the one being sexually abused. But, I’m glad he is taking necessary steps to heal
It is sickening to know that a person can destroy a child’s life and get only 16 months in jail. America, who passed this law???? In a third-world country, things would be held differently.
This dear soul. Bless him and his family. May he continue to grow and heal and spread light in our world. May he know his true worth simply as a human being ❤
Drake and Josh was my childhood. It breaks my heart that while Drake was filming a show that brought me (and other kids) so much joy, in reality he was going through the unspeakable.
I believe it had ended when the show began filming?
Since learning his story, I have not been able to watch Drake and Josh since. It's heartbreaking. I would love to see him one day releasing his own documentary ♡ knowing full well, we don't deserve it.
Watch it, drake does as he has fond memories of being on set despite every thing that was going on
He loved doing Drake and Josh. Don’t stop watching it.
I'm so proud of Drake. He makes me feel better about my own experiences. Grew up watching Drake and Josh with my little sibling and that was always a great part of my own traumatic childhood as a survivor of SA. His son is just the cutest little chunk nugget too 🤗
He’s evolved so much. I’m actually a fan now.
He‘s such a likeable person! I wish him all the best ♥️
Wishing him peace, love and healing 🙏🏽💔
When Drake went into detail about the John Wayne Gacy paintings, Jesus Christ
I can’t believe the guy who hurt him was BFFs with that monster and treated owning his paintings and letters he wrote to him like an Oscar or something he’s SUPER proud of
drake, your pain is so palpable, i didnt go through S.A but your testimony is so vivid it almost feels first person...im so glad i watched yours shows in nickelodeon..you made my childhood and i hope you can continue healing my friend
I can describe Drake Bell with one word…COURAGEOUS! ❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU FOR POSTING HIS FULL INTERVIEW😃♥️
I personally dont hold his offense against him too harshly. Only because I have been 15 and also had many 15 year old friends back in the day, not all of them but many lied about ages, and did all kinds of unsavory things that they didn’t tell until they got caught. I would never victim shame, but I also have seen first hand what a minor with motives can do to wreck a life.
That's weird
Me too, sadly. I'm 33yo and I have seen it from minors my entire life, especially the girls. It's honestly terrible and I won't have children because of it.
@@amberanderson7153 yup! 36 here and will not be having children. And I've also seen other girls and been one of the underage girls that straight lied about age.
He also mentioned he was 31 and thought she was 19. That’s creepy enough alone that it makes me question the rest of his intentions.
Unless you've checked someone's ID, you can't know for sure the age of someone you're talking to online, and it's unfortunate.
This is very different from Brian Peck's crime. This wasn't an "Oops, my bad, sorry." Brian Peck knew he was hurting a child. He deserves every single consequence for his actions.
God bless you Drake for being brave enough to share your story. I hate that you were not protected back then and I wish Brian Peck would be under the jail! You are a survivor and so many others are going to stand up sooner/not feel alone because of you! ❤️❤️
That was a great interview, cheers from Guatemala
I was truly shocked by how long and how much he revealed about the abuse he endured. I’m glad he was able to move forward, have a family and continue his career. The disgusting things Dan would allow others to do to Amanda on a kids show he should be ashamed and has a lot of nerve suing anyone
And he hasn’t revealed too much about really, it’s only when you piece together the different interviews he has done that you start to realize the extent of the abuse and how scared he was and even then he’s not really being detailed (which he doesn’t need to be - he doesn’t owe us that, I’m just making the point that the interviews haven’t been the right place to go in to that much detail, if he wanted to do so)
Drake should not feel at all obligated to go into exact detail about what Brian did to him
Not only because of the traumatic and gruesome nature of it
But the fact that the exact details are already public knowledge through court documentation
The *exact* details aren't known. Just the charges. The court documents are sealed and inaccessible.
@@previll What exact details are you looking for? The TYPE of foreign object that was used!? What kind of drug was used?
The charges were an accurate telling of what transpired
Ultimately, Drake had things put into his body that should not have been put there and that’s all anyone needs to know
@pepito2847 exactly. Look up john wayne gacy and it's basically what he did
❤ hope he is able to continue to heal. And that more work can be done to protect all child actors going forward.
This man is a good dad. He made mistakes, but who hasn’t? Anyone who judges Drake because of what he did. Look at yourself first! He pled guilty! He didn’t use his fame or money to get away with it (like some people)! I can tell you that it was TORTURE living with such a shameful secret for so long. I didn’t even plan to tell my mom what happened between this person and I, but we don’t choose when something happens
I think one of the reasons drake did not experience something with dan was because dan was not interested in men... dan liked women.. so for dan in his mind he was doing what any other man who liked women would do ( in his mind) . meanwhile brian who liked men was thinking and doing the same thing but with men
Yeah and he should see and treat Dan for the creature he is- a monster.
@@Kareena1988 The term monsters are very powerful word. I don't necessarily think that anybody is a monster. I think that some people's minds lack the ability to understand that what they may be doing is wrong. Oftentimes we see criminals spend the vast majority of their life in prison. They come out and they do the exact same thing that they did before. All that time supposed counseling did nothing to change the way they view the wrong that they did. I think some people's minds simply lack the ability to understand that anything you do is a two-way street. For example if I am interested in somebody and I want to do something physical with them they also have to be okay with me doing something physical with them. If they're not then I know I'm not doing it. Some people simply don't understand that. Others will raise in a different time in which in some cases it was told to them that it was expected that if you want to do something physical with someone and you are " " the dominant in that interaction that that person just automatically does what you want them to do. Now we know that's not the case. But that was a belief at one point in time. I always hope that as new generations are born that that philosophy and that the inability to understand that what they're doing is wrong will go away. But it never seems to. That is why it is our job to be hyper vigilant. Hyper aware of the world around us. To make sure that not only are we safe but the ones that we care about and love are safe. Our friends and families. Make sure that they have the opportunity to live a great life just as we do.
@@protector22222 i disagree. They are aware. Dan knew about that Brian guy.
These dark secrets are the reason why I recommend people should talk to a career resource specialist to help them sign with the right talent agency.
It's crazy that child abuse exists. Not just in Hollywood! Regular kids are hurt every day. 😮😢
Go Drake! You are a survivor and a hero for child actors now. People are opening their eyes and seeing clearly who is the victim and who are the perpetrators. Let's be part of the solution and not part of the problem.
What has happened to him was so unfair, I hope he gets the fairness.
The fact that Dan Schneider was never under investigation, especially what he did to Amanda Bynes and the fact that Brian Peck only got 16 months and still to this day after everything came out nothing has happened to him. He even worked on Disney Disney even allowed him to work with more kids
Love this interview. So proud of him for over coming this
What a great interview. It is very wholesome and relatable.
I feel the interviewer was a bit forceful in the way the conversation was directed as if there wasn't patience and grace in listening throughout the entire conversation. Aside from that, GREAT interview. Thank you for sharing Drake, all of us who grew up with you love you and respect all of your love and growth and dedication you have put in. You have made great beauty out of the hand that was dealt and it's not only beautiful but much appreciated and respected.
Sooooo let me get this straight. Drake got sentenced 2 years probation, but the adult got 16 months? This world will forever be corrupt.
He got 16 months but didn’t serve 16 months
The adult only served 4 months in prision
Sending much love, light, healing for you Mr. Drake.. it does get better. ❤️🩹
Dan Schneider also gave Amanda Bynes an exaggerated sense of celebrity to the point where she wanted to seperate herself from her parents when her parents tried to keep her ego in check. It’s speculated that Amanda Bynes developed mental health issues because Dan abandoned her after he helped her build her success. Dan Schneider then did the same thing with Ariana Grande. This explains why Ariana's career and public image has been declining for the past six years.
Nah ariana blew up and went huge. She just derailing now because she’s a homewrecker. I would say Janette McCurdy was the one left on the curb
Acting kids are generally abandoned from film industry. They should have psychologists by their side to process the (possible) fame. Especially on social media nowadays kids get comments on their looks etc. Parents might catch up some things but not everything. Especially when the kid went into acting to earn the family’s income. I hope in the future parents are allowed on set, there are (pre-checked) therapists or coaches on set to make sure the kid is feeling well. And I also think kids shouldn’t work on set if possible when they actually should be in school. Acting should still be a hobby. Of course a payed one but a hobby. Also kids should be checked if they are there because they want to and not because their parents told them to go.
Dan didn’t abandon Amanda, he was forced out of her career. Her parents forbade him from seeing her & he was let go from the show she was on.
im glad to be one of the few that didnt completely turn on him when the allegations first came out a situation like drakes should teach people to not just falsely believe anyone before finding the real facts
Anybody who thinks Drake is a predator is terminally online!
Honestly wow. Remember everyone Drake Bell is human too. I think Drake has Lerner from his life experiences and he is living in a state of enlightenment and consciousness of who he truly is, and not of who he ocne was.
I always despised Josh peck because he acted like life is so peachy keen and then acted like Drake was just a trouble kid. Josh sounds like he is trying to save his own to get farther in the industry or he says because he didnt see it it didnt happen. Ir hes in denial. Either way Josh peck runs me the wrong way
Drake I will always respect & support you man. Stay strong & keep prospering.
We love you. Even though this was a terrific event. He didn’t let his heart to build resentment or hatred because he never express himself with bad words or wishing that rat the worst. He just has a lot of pain and I am so glad that is the case . Keep your head up!! You are such a cutie! 🙌
This is incredibly vulnerable and I credit him ❤-strength
You know what freakin' bugs me? That interviewers keep asking Drake about his criminal past! It ticks me off to the point where I want to go up to them and tell them off for that because Drake learned his lesson on it and doesn't need to be reminded of it anymore!
I agree, but I actually think it was important that they address them in this interview. Which is why I was okay with her asking. That way they clear it up once and for all, but also, because of the subject matter, I think it was really important for Drake to be able to assert himself and explain the vast difference between his mistakes and wrongdoings, and Brian's evil.
Drake found a way!
🥰
Well I never thought that
It’d be so simple but
I Found a Way
I Found a Way
And I always thought it would be
Too crazy but
I Found a Way
I Found a way
If you open up your mind
(See what’s inside)
It’s gonna take some time to realign
But if you look inside
I’m sure you’ll find
Over your shoulder
I told you
I’ll always be picking you up
When you’re down
So just turn around
I fully supported you drake ❤. I’m so sorry that you have to go through that trauma..
In the docuseries his father stated he warned Drake's mother to keep Drake away from Peck. Never let Drake be alone with him. His mother did not take heed.
What Drake is saying at about 15:58 minutes in, is partly why I find this so upsetting and also why I don't read tabloids. Entertainer's of any kind, bring laughter, joy, beauty and inspiration into my life. At minimum I expect (as a fan who spends their hard earned money on albums, movies etc.) that all of the people who bring these wonderful things into my life, be able to afford food, a roof over their head, the ability to retire, educate themselves, their children and have access to healthcare all while being treated with dignity and empathy.
The fact that these expectations are disregarded is so, deeply offensive to me. Even if a celebrity ends ups with an addiction; instead of being judged and torn down, they should have a path to receive compassionate help and a game plan to recovery. If they decide to share those details, they should be applauded for setting such an important example in the midst of such vulnerability. What a stellar example of humble courage.
What an inspiration this man is. ❤️
That’s a real man right there✨
The interviewer was very delicate and understanding. I didn't feel she was after blood
True courage to tell your story & true heart to fully express yourself out there is such a special, vulnerable strength....you were a huge part of my childhood that I'm so thankful for getting 2 have you a part of my life growing up. Keep moving forward & touching people's lives Drake🙏💯Thank you for being a light in this world since day 1☝️💡All the love in the world for you man
Why aren't interviews in the United States broadcast in full, until the end? It's frustrating! That doesn't happen in Mexico, as far as I know.
Just with these kind of "news" shows
Always annoyed me when I was younger, like a long interview just for it to get cut up and have annoying voice overs and commercial breaks for dramatic effect
Good thing the Internet exists and they actually release the full things now
Brian should be locked up for life. Who else will he attack?????
fortunately nobody
Drake has become my idols recently. He was the main one I resonated along with one of the writers on nick.
No one knows how hard it is to open up, process/grieve, and to finally accept what had happened. You are actually able to find the word to your abuse.
Drake, your story resonated with others and especially me. I feel safe sharing my story with you and others... THIS ABUSE HAPPENS TO ANYONE OF ANY GENDER AND ANY ORIENTATION AND AT ANY AGE...
My abuser manipulated me into it/begging me into it until I gave in
He claimed he had always wanted to try it and that he's never done it before... ended up showing me videos.. 3 graphic videos..... and I thought OH maybe it's healthy to experiment in relationships. After that experience I didn't want to do it again.. he begged to atleast do it once in a blue moon. I gave in and said OK. It turned into a regular thing anytime it was intimate. I eventually said after getting on antibiotics. No more. He said all or nothing.... I already felt neglected as a side piece hanging out watching him play games.. I lost friends bc of his bs and luckily gained them back recently. I almost lost the relationship between my mom and I, took me 4 years of his narcissism, 3 years of the abuse, and his gaslighting to finally see who he truly was.
It took me a whole year to put the exact word on what had happened to me with my therapist... it sucks to live w flash backs.
Drake, you've got this.
His music is underrated
I cant believe it took this long for the network to contact him
Love this interviewer shes such a baddie asking the good questions
She's also very compassionate. She cares.
What a brave young man Drake is. I watched Drake and Josh when I was young and always thought Drake was a star. Can't believe all he was actually going through, he really resonated with me when he talked about how your past doesn't make you who you are but makes you stronger. Really he should be compensated millions of dollars for all he's been through. 16 months in jail for the guy isn't punishment enough.
I really respect the fact that Drake was able to share his experience in his own time.
So sad what he went thru. Sorry my man
28:33 ♥Mexico loves you too Drake♥ and Latin America.
Así es, todo el amor y apoyo
, enviamos desde México.
Drake getting emotional had me tear up
Drake's son will be proud.
I believe the allegations that Jeannette McCurdy made against Dan Schneider is one of the reasons why Paramount+ cancelled the 4th season of iCarly (2021).
no that has nothing to do with it jennette and that creep was not part of the reboot it got canceled due to the strike please stop making things up
And Lorrie Beth.
Schneider was not involved in the reboot. Miranda Cosgrove and Jerry Trainor were mostly in charge of the show and they didnt involve Jeannette out of courtesy of her decision to quit acting. Her book did not have anything to do with the cancellation of the reboot.
1:29 This made me cry too
he is Soooo right about Mexico! I live on the border and...OMG ITS SOOO DIFFERENT HERE IN THE VALLEY! WE ARE OUR OWN! 956
What hes saying about trauma is so true
amazinmg interview i grew up watching Drake Belle from the Amanda show all that and Drake and Josh .
He was great on All That.
My heart really goes out to all most of the child star celebrities that ever had their own life experiences from suffering in through silence in their own lives it’s so sad to see someone who has struggled with heir own challenges and all of the emotional trauma that they all had gone through in own society in this world that we all just live by under by looking up to our most favorite people who always had believed in us to be reaching up for the stars to be very successful and famous in from our own lives to be where they all are now
This interviewer is unfair in my opinion. Exchanging messages with somebody he thought was of age is completely different from being repeatedly sexually assualted. They need to ease up on him, he has been maligned by the media.
Exactly. The girl catfished him and left him to pocket the blame, yet she faces 0 penalties due to fear of the "trauma" it might cause.
Woe to those who call
evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for
darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for
bitter!
Isaiah 5:20