Drake Bell is standing up for Josh Peck following criticism from fans regarding Josh’s silence amidst a sexual abuse story, urging everyone to be patient.
Drake, who disclosed being a victim of molestation by Brian Peck in the Nickelodeon documentary, addressed the negative comments on Josh’s social media, emphasizing the unjustified backlash.
Drake highlighted Josh’s discreet support post-documentary, explaining that not everything is public due to the sensitivity of the situation.
Coping emotionally with recent events, Drake mentioned that certain aspects have been kept private to handle the situation.
Amidst claims that Josh was ignoring the documentary, fans demanded his acknowledgment of Drake’s abuse story instead of light-hearted content on TikTok.
Despite recent tensions between Drake and Josh, mainly triggered by Drake feeling excluded from Josh’s wedding, Drake appreciates Josh’s current support.
Although Drake and Josh had public disagreements, they reconciled at the 2017 VMAs; however, their relationship remained distant.
Despite their turbulent history, it is encouraging to see Josh supporting Drake now, and Drake’s call for everyone to be understanding towards his friend.