Josh Peck Says He and Drake Bell’re “Not Really Friends” After That Much‑Told 10‑Year Gap
When Josh Peck popped up on Dave Portnoy’s “BFFs” podcast, the “How I Met Your Father” star didn’t hold back. He told the hosts, “He’s fine. I wish him all the best,” and clarified that the 31‑year‑old’s relationship with his former Nickelodeon buddy Drake Bell is… not really friends.
Why the Historic Wedding Nobody Got To See
- In 2017, Josh married his Irish Catholic wife, Paige O’Brien, in a small, private ceremony.
- Despite their “under‑the‑radar” friendship, the 35‑year‑old didn’t make it onto the guest list because, long story short, Josh and Drake had been out of touch for a decade.
- Josh explains: “There was this secret sauce—we weren’t that close. I didn’t feel the need to invite him. It’s about keeping the drama out of the spotlight.”
When Tensions Auctioned Live Tweets
Fast forward to today, Drake blew up the internet with a string of tweets that basically declared the “wedding snub” a betrayal. Josh called Drake’s online tirade “delusional.”
- Drake’s spin: “We used to work at Coffee Bean when we were 16, uh‑uh.”
- Josh replied: “I’m 31 now; I don’t have your number, we’re just old kids who didn’t stay in touch.”
Josh Calls Dr. B’s Tweet “Just Orphaned” New Narrative
When those tweets went viral, Josh was quick to point out that Drake was spinning a story no one remembered: the “no-cut” gossip for a guest list that never existed. He laughed that Drake had turned his short‑lived grievance into a Press Tour about heartbreak.
Paige: The Real Gold‑Mine
While the Twitter war raged, Josh kept his focus on Paige’s privacy—especially after the internet started piling on criticism. “Here’s my wife. I’m not about that fanfare. She just got married, can’t she enjoy it?” he quipped.
Meeting Dr. Bell at the VMA Was “Sopranos‑Style”
Josh had a memorable moment when he spotted Drake at the MTV Video Music Awards. He said, “I walked up to him, I basically said, ‘Go apologize to my wife right now.’ And Drake ≈ the most Sopranos‑like thing I ever witnessed—he gave a five‑minute performance of ‘I’m sorry’.
Josh Confronts the Rest‑Court Drama
In a final jab, Josh mentioned Drake’s 2‑year probation (stemming from a child endangerment and harmful content case). He described the sentence as “disappointing.”
All in all, that’s the real-life drama of Josh Peck and Drake Bell. The show may be over, but the talk of ‘drama’ and ‘friendship’ keeps living on in memes and tweets—just as long as someone’s been on the wrong side of the “wedding list” dance.
