'Ned's Declassified' Cast Apologizes for Mocking Abuse Allegations

After criticism and watching 'Quiet on Set' docuseries, the actors recognize the gravity of the situation and call for industry changes.

The cast of 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide' apologized for mocking allegations made in the docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV', which exposed the toxic culture and abuse in children's television.
Devon Werkheiser, Daniel Curtis Lee, and Lindsey Shaw issued an apology after their comments on a TikTok Live were criticized, especially by Drake Bell, a victim of sexual assault featured in the docuseries.
The actors admitted to making insensitive jokes about the serious allegations and after watching the documentary, recognized the gravity of the situation and the experiences of their colleagues.
The docuseries 'Quiet on Set' uncovers the toxic environment, sexual, and psychological abuse suffered by child stars in the '90s and '00s, with a focus on former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider's misconduct.
The actors discussed the need for systemic changes in the industry to protect child actors, with Daniel Curtis Lee suggesting that children should almost not be allowed on television to prevent exploitation.