Josh Peck breaks silence on Drake Bell's sentencing and abuse allegations: "It's disappointing"

Los Angeles, California - Josh Peck has finally revealed his thoughts on Drake Bell's disturbing child endangerment case. According to the actor, Bell's conduct had been "disappointing".

Josh Peck addressed Drake Bell's recent sentencing in his child endangerment case.
Josh Peck addressed Drake Bell's recent sentencing in his child endangerment case.  © imago/ZUMA Press

Drake and Josh were once a dynamic duo on the titular Nickelodeon show on which they both stared. As a result of recent allegations against Drake Bell, though, the twosome's relationship has become understandably distant.

Bell landed himself in serious hot water following accusations that he sexually abused a minor for years. On Monday, Drake was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community service.

Now, his on-screen brother has finally spoken out about the upsetting situation.

Josh Peck breaks silence on Drake Bell

On Thursday, the 34-year-old actor addressed Drake's legal woes with Variety, telling them that "it's upsetting, and it's an unfortunate situation. It's disappointing".

Last month, the actor pleaded guilty to attempted child endangerment, a fourth-degree felony, and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.

During the hearing, Drake's unnamed victim recounted the graphic abuse she alleged that he had inflicted upon her. Initially, Drake pled not guilty to the charges against him.

Josh's vague comments regarding Drake's predicament has sparked many fans to wonder where the actors stand today, and why Peck had been so quiet and weak in his response to his co-star's alleged abuse.

Josh Peck's response follows earlier attacks from Drake Bell

In 2017, Drake Bell publicly slammed Josh Peck in a Twitter rant, after finding out the latter had married Paige O' Brian – and hadn't invited him to the wedding.

Later, Drake clarified in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he should've spoken to his former colleague about the matter.

In 2019, all seemed good between the on-screen brothers when they briefly reunited after Josh announced he was expecting his first child. This also was the last time the two were seen together on social media.

At one point, there was a Drake & Josh revival in the works – but, we doubt this will happen now.

Cover photo: imago/ZUMA Press

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