Ariana Grande expressed her concerns about the inappropriate content shown on Nickelodeon during her time on the show “Victorious” on Penn Badgley’s “Podcrushed” podcast. She admitted to being upset about the innuendos and questionable content that was part of the show, and indicated that she is now reevaluating her relationship with the sitcom she starred in from 2010 to 2013. Grande emphasized the need for a safer environment in the entertainment industry, especially for child actors, with the requirement for therapists and parental supervision.
The pop star’s comments came after the release of the bombshell docuseries called “Quiet on Set,” which exposed the toxic culture behind some of Nickelodeon’s iconic shows. The series uncovered allegations of misconduct by former showrunners like Dan Schneider, who faced accusations of fostering a toxic work environment. This led to several former child actors coming forward with their negative experiences working at Nickelodeon during their childhood.
The show also highlighted the issue of sexualization of young actors, with clips of Ariana Grande from “Victorious” going viral after the documentary’s release. Grande’s concerns add to the growing calls for a safer working environment in the entertainment industry, especially for young actors. Former showrunner Schneider filed a defamation lawsuit against the creators of “Quiet on Set” after being implicated in the allegations, which adds another layer to the ongoing conversation about the treatment of child actors in the industry.
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