Nickelodeon has been talked about in numerous headlines as of late in connection to Discovery Investigation’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The newly launched docuseries (which could be streamed with a Max subscription), chronicles the office surroundings reportedly fostered by ex-network producer Dan Schneider. Through the manufacturing, numerous former baby stars have come ahead with claims in opposition to Schneider and extra. Amid the fallout, Nick itself is making programming strikes and, most lately, it quietly canceled two reveals.
What Two Nick Shows Have Been Axed?
It would appear that the inexperienced slime-centric community is now down two multi-camera comedies after dropping the proverbial ax. Deadline experiences that the channel has canned That Girl Lay Lay after two seasons. The collection noticed the titular social media influencer play an AI telephone avatar, who involves life after the teenager who owns her (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) makes a want. From there, the pair get into numerous wild conditions, partially because of the cheeky avatar’s particular talents. The present, which premiered in 2021 and have become successful with Netflix subscribers, was created by David A. Arnold, who handed away at 54 in 2022. Arnold’s spouse, Julie, reacted to the information by sharing a message of gratitude on Instagram. Part of it reads as follows:
‘That Girl Lay Lay’ filmed its first episode in April of 2021. This present was a haven for individuals who are distinctive and even masters at what they do. From wardrobe, to artful, to stagehands, these specialists created not solely an outstanding present however a household.
The different present that met its demise inside the previous week is the freshman comedy Erin & Aaron, which aired solely a single season in 2023. Deadline didn’t record a proper purpose for the studio’s determination to tug the plug on the present. It starred Ava Ro and Jensen Gering because the titular step-siblings and music devotees who begin to join after their mother and father get married. A complete of 12 episodes have been produced for the primary season.
What’s vital to notice right here is that these cancellations aren’t really associated to the controversy surrounding the beforehand talked about docuseries. However, they do certainly coincide with what’s been a tumultuous time within the Paramount-owned community’s historical past.
What’s Going On With The Fallout From Quiet On Set?
Much has been mentioned for the reason that 4 episodes of Quiet on Set made their debut, with a lot of the dialog revolving across the former baby actors who’ve spoken out. Former All That actors Leon Frierson, Giovonnie Samuels and Zoey 101’s Alexa Nikolas have been amongst these to say their piece about alleged mistreatment throughout their stints with the community. Also talking out was Drake & Josh star Drake Bell, who claimed he was sexually abused by dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was convicted on two counts of lewd acts with a minor in 2004. He was later sentenced to 16 months in jail and ordered to register as a intercourse offender.
Since the actors have spoken out, Dan Schneider, who parted methods with Nick in 2018, has responded. In a 20-minute recorded interview, the iCarly and The Amanda Show producer mentioned he watched the docuseries, saying it made him “really feel terrible and regretful and sorry.” He additionally mentioned that he “positively owe[s] some folks a reasonably sturdy apology.” He additionally shared tales of Drake Bell and Amanda Bynes, alleging that he provided private help to them at totally different cut-off dates. Some have weighed in on his response, with Alexa Nikolas most notably blasting him. While sharing her ideas, she questioned whether or not Schneider had reached out to the actors personally if he was certainly remorseful.
It stays to be seen who else may converse out about this delicate scenario and the way Nickelodeon as an entity will proceed as a enterprise transferring ahead. Aside from that, one can even solely wait and see whether or not the community drops extra collection from its lineup.
