Former Zoey 101 star Alexa Nikolas is speaking out about some horrifying behind-the-scenes details in a new episode of Christy Carlson Romano's podcast. The actress recently made headlines after detailing the exchange she and Britney Spears had nearly 15 years ago. Sadly, this story does not have the same happy ending.
Instead, it provides a harsh reality check for those of us who grew up watching Nickelodeon, and how far parents will go to make their child famous.
He was responsible for many of the shows we now view as classics — Drake and Josh, iCarly, Sam and Cat, Victorious, and of course, Zoey 101.
Unfortunately, most of these memories were deeply disturbing.
Her mother, however, was there to protect her.
"I remember my mom going 'Don't go over there.' My mom actually said 'no' to it, but I saw other parents allowing their kids to do it."
"There was always like a curtain - it was in the trailer - and I remember he was so close to the other side that I could hear the chair creaking whenever I was changing."
"When I got older I looked back at that and I thought 'Oh, that's so weird. I don't remember any other creators in every single wardrobe fitting.'"
Dan was fired from Nickelodeon back in 2018 after his allegedly abusive behavior towards staff members, as well as speculation about photos he shared on Twitter including feet of some of the young Nickelodeon actresses he worked with, as reported by Deadline at the time.
