Josh Peck Reveals Drake Bell’s Shocking Wedding Tweets and Their Path to Reconciliation

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Drake Bell and Josh Peck are discussing their experiences at Nickelodeon, the Brian Peck trial, and their relationship, with a recent episode delving into the aftermath of their 2017 wedding disagreement. Please be advised that some viewers might find this subject matter upsetting.

In the previous year, Drake made an appearance on ID’s documentary series ‘Quiet on Set.’ For the first time, he publicly revealed that he was the earlier unacknowledged victim of Brian Peck (not associated with Josh), a past sex offender and former speech coach for Nickelodeon.

Topic discussed in the recent edition of the Good Guys podcast by Josh and Ben Soffer includes this point. In their debut episode released on March 25th, the former Drake & Josh stars shared insights about their estrangement, one factor being Drake’s personal struggles at play.

In time, whispers spread suggesting a rift between the duo, reaching a climax with a string of tweets, later erased, where Drake expressed his disappointment at not being included in Josh’s wedding to Paige O’Brien in June 2017.

Josh Peck and Drake Bell reflect on wedding tweets in new podcast

In the second part of the podcast, Josh shares that the wedding tweets led to a significant turn of events, yet surprisingly, they served as a catalyst for him and Drake to mend their friendship and begin healing their relationship.

At that moment, Drake expressed on X/Twitter: “When you’re not invited to a wedding, the message is straightforward.” A short while later, he added: “True feelings have been exposed today. The message is loud and clear. The ties have been severed. I’ll miss you, my brother.

On the recent Good Guys episode released on March 27th, Josh expresses that their wedding, although disruptive, marked the beginning of them reconnecting, a sentiment echoed by Drake.

In this scenario, Josh mentions that as he reminisces about his wedding, the only individual connected to a TV show who attended was Dan Schneider, as his mother was friends with Dan’s spouse. He expresses gratitude towards his mother for making this connection possible.

The sentiment isn’t directed towards a specific individual; rather, it’s a reflection of my feelings at that time. To clarify, I hold Miranda Cosgrove in high regard, and I have fond feelings for her too. However, as a 30-year-old, I felt the need to distance myself from certain aspects of life because they no longer seemed beneficial to me.

It wasn’t until you penned down those heartfelt words about our friendship, our shared past, and our love during my wedding, that it struck me – you seemed to be dwelling in a realm of how our relationship ideally could have been.

Instead of dwelling excessively on the past when our relationship wasn’t ideal, I found myself somewhere in the middle. However, I’ve come to understand now why things were as they were.

During those ten years, our meetings were limited to once a year. So, when these events happened, I found myself puzzled and wondering what he was trying to convey. However, now, with all the time that has passed and the information that’s come to light, it feels clearer that we should have been closer.

During their work on Drake & Josh, both stars shared a mutual feeling that each other was unusually charming, a sentiment that Drake also agrees with. This perception added to the personal problems they were navigating during that period.

During our frequent visits to Michael’s place, I often found myself thinking, ‘We could be even closer,'” says Drake.

Funny you mention that, “I’ve always felt like we had this unspoken bond, ‘You’re so cool.’ Well, let me tell you, the feeling is mutual! I mean, I’d often find myself thinking, ‘Man, I’m just not cool or funny enough to be friends with Josh.’

Instead of repeating the same mundane activities, we could have suggested, “Hey buddy, fancy going for a pizza and playing some video games instead?

Moving forward, they’ve left their past misunderstandings behind, and their bond has grown stronger. In the initial broadcast of the podcast, Josh disclosed his feelings about Quiet on Set, admitting that he now understands Drake’s situation during that period.

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2025-03-27 13:48