Kenan Thompson Says ‘Investigate More’ After Shocking Nickelodeon Documentary and Amanda Bynes’ Accusations Against Producer Dan Schneider

Kenan Thompson speaks out after the documentary “Silence on Set: The Dark Side of Children’s Television,” by which he addresses the mistreatment of kid stars at Nickelodeon.

Thompson appeared on “Tamron Hall” on March 27 to speak about his latest memoir, “When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories and Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown,” by which he discusses his work with one other longtime network child star , Amanda Bynes.

The documentary concerning the kid’s platform describes harassment on the set of several series by producer Dan Schneider. Schneider was accused of making a toxic work environment and inappropriate behavior toward 10-year-old Bynes, equivalent to receiving face masks from the kid star. He can also be accused of writing sexual jokes for his child actors with inappropriate visual effects.

Thompson began his acting profession as a baby, appearing within the network’s 1994 teen comedy series “All That.” He remained on the show for years, even after working with Kel Mitchell on their very own show.

According to Entertainment Weekly, he compared Bynes addressed comedic actresses Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball in her book and talked about her troubles as a young person. The young actress was arrested for several DUI accidents as a young person and was later placed in take care of mental problems.

“She was the best, man; we were very close. She was like any of our little sisters and we were all very protective of her,” Thompson he wrote. “Unfortunately, some leeches led her down a dark path.”

Thompson told Hall that he still cared about Bynes but didn’t witness any inappropriate behavior by Schneider while he was at Nickelodeon because he went on to host his own show on the network, “Kenan & Kel,” which aired from 1996 to 2000. However, he found it “difficult” to look at events unfold.

“You know, it’s a difficult topic because it’s difficult for me. I can’t really comment on things I’ve never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all of this basically happened after I left, and Dan wasn’t in this state in ‘Kenan and Kel,'” he said. explained.

Thompson added: “I mean, it got some recognition, but you know, it was a different showrunner, so our worlds weren’t really, that much, you know, overlapping outside of ‘All That,’ and it all started to become a negative thing.”

The 45-year-old is glad that the document was created so that those responsible can be held accountable. He also showed support for his co-workers, whom he said he fondly remembers working with at Nickelodeon.

“My heart goes out to anyone who has been a victim of violence or their family. You know what I mean? I mean, I think it’s good that the doctor,” he continued.

“It’s, you know, putting things on display that need to be, you know, stories that need to be told, you know, for liability reasons,” he added. “It’s definitely hard to watch because I have fond memories of that place, you know, and I have fond memories of my co-workers and stuff like that. So to hear that they’ve been through such terrible things, it’s just… it’s really hard.”

“Research more! This is supposed to be a safe space. This is supposed to be a safe place for children,” he concluded. “Hearing all this is like, ‘How dare you?'”

Fans will soon be able to see Thompson in “Good Burger 2,” the sequel to his and Mitchell’s 1997 hit comedy “Good Burger.” Thompson’s book, “When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories and Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown,” is currently available in bookstores and on Amazon.

Since the documentary’s release, other former Nickelodeon child stars have also spoken out, including Drake Bell, John Peck, Chris Massey and his mother Angel.

After his mother was called out for seeming to defend Schneider and the “exemplary” time she spent with him and Nickelodeon, Chris said, “My story will be told from me…. Not from a parent, friend, co-worker…. I!!! And only ME.”

He has yet to disclose any explanation as to what this implies.