The singer and former child star, 30, was a central figure in the series, which exposed disturbing scenes that ‘sexualized’ young actors, including Grande, who was filmed engaging in inappropriate behavior at just 16 years old.
The Quiet On Set documentary has levied serious allegations against dialogue coach and convicted sex offender Brian Peck and Nickelodeon show creator Dan Schneider, who worked closely with Grande, leaving the television industry reeling.
Speaking on Penn Badgley’s podcast, Podcrushed, Grande addressed the allegations, expressing her devastation and calling for better support and protection for young performers in the industry.
Ariana Grande has finally addressed the Quiet On Set docuseries, which revealed allegations of inappropriate conduct on Nickelodeon shows.
The Quiet On Set documentary has made allegations against dialogue coach Brian Peck and Nickelodeon show creator Dan Schneider, seen here with Grande and Jenette McCurdy, leaving the industry shaken.
She emphasized the need for parental involvement, suggesting that parents should be allowed on sets, not just for children’s shows, and that this should be a contractual requirement.
Grande also reflected on her own experiences, acknowledging that she and her castmates pushed the boundaries with their humor, including innuendos, which they were led to believe was a form of differentiation. However, looking back, she expressed dismay at some of the content.
A source close to the singer shared that Grande’s personal experiences as a child actor differed from those who have spoken out, but the recent revelations have prompted her to reevaluate her own past through a new lens.
Among the ‘disturbing’ scenes that ‘sexualized’ child stars, including Grande, were those featuring her sticking her hand down her throat and making suggestive comments.
Among the ‘disturbing’ scenes that ‘sexualized’ child stars, including Grande, were those featuring her putting her toes in her mouth and making suggestive comments.
The documentary also shed light on Nickelodeon’s programming under Schneider’s leadership, noting that some shows were ‘full of uncomfortable sketches’ with ‘sexualized jokes’ involving children.
Schneider has defended himself against criticism, arguing that the jokes were written for a young audience and were only intended to be funny. He has also distanced himself from the predators and denied any involvement in hiring Peck.
A resurfaced clip shows Schneider in a hot tub with an underage Amanda Bynes during a Nickelodeon sketch, which has been deemed ‘very uncomfortable.’
Drake & Josh star Drake Bell revealed that he was sexually abused by Brian Peck when he was a minor.
In recent months, a resurfaced clip has circulated online, showing Schneider in a hot tub with an underage Amanda Bynes during a Nickelodeon sketch, sparking further controversy.
Drake & Josh star Drake Bell revealed that he was the minor sexually abused by Peck, adding his voice to the growing list of allegations.
Peck, a registered sex offender, served time in prison for multiple charges, including sodomy and lewd acts upon a child.
Schneider expressed his devastation upon learning of Bell’s experience and has since filed a lawsuit against the producers of Quiet On Set for defamation, claiming the series falsely portrayed him as a child sex abuser.