His fans can breathe easy.
Nickelodeon star Drake Bell (36), who was “missing and at risk” according to the US police, has probably reappeared.
How TMZ reported, Bell is safe and in communication with police. However, it is still unclear where he was and why there were fears for his well-being.
︎ On Tuesday, Bell had spent the day with his son at the “SeaWorld” park in Orlando. Eyewitnesses told TMZ that he appeared healthy there.
On Thursday, the police in Daytona Beach, Florida, announced on Facebook that they were looking for Bell. He was last seen in the Mainland High School area around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Only a few hours after this message: All clear!
The US star is best known for starring in various Nickelodeon children’s series, including Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show. He has also appeared in the films Superhero Movie and The Nutty Professor.
Drake Bell (L) und Josh Peck
In recent years, however, Drake Bell has primarily attracted attention through negative headlines. The teen star has struggled with alcohol and drug problems for years. In 2015, Bell was arrested for drunk driving. In 2021, he received a two-year suspended sentence for having a relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
It was only announced in January that Drake Bell and his wife, Janet Von Schmeling, wanted to divorce. An insider revealed “ Page Six‘ that Von Schmeling had had enough of his escapades. The two have been a couple since 2013 and have a son together.
