The 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide' actor backtracks on his remarks after previously laughing at and joking about the harrowing Nickelodeon set abuse on a live stream with his co-stars.
- March 21, 2024
AceShowbiz - Devon Werkheiser, known for his role in Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", has apologized for insensitive jokes he made about the abuse suffered by Drake Bell.
During a TikTok livestream on Tuesday, March 19, Werkheiser, along with co-stars Lindsey Shaw and Daniel Curtis Lee, mockingly referenced the harrowing ID docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV".
In the video, Werkheiser joked towards Lee, "Daniel, we told you never to speak about that. Get back in your hole, Daniel, and give me your holes!"
Realizing the gravity of his words, Werkheiser immediately attempted to correct himself, saying, "Sorry, we shouldn't joke about this. We really shouldn't. Our set was not like that."
The comments sparked outrage among fans, who criticized Werkheiser for mocking the serious issue of child abuse. In response, Werkheiser issued an apology, "I was being an idiot today. No way around it."
"I feel horrible that my dumbass was even speaking about this without seeing it. I watched Quiet On Set tonight and am horrified by the gravity of what Drake and others shared. Truly heartbroken about what my fellow actors went through. I can't believe they weren't protected. I'm sorry for compounding any hurt."
"So sorry to Drake. Gutted I hurt you," he captioned his note.
