Josh Peck Admits Oprah Scene on ‘Drake & Josh’ Was Never Approved

Josh Peck, famed for his role on Nickelodeon's cherished sitcom "Drake & Josh," now finds himself among those who owe Oprah Winfrey an apology. During a recent appearance on the podcast “Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t,” Peck commented on a memorable scene from the fourth season, where his character encounters Oprah.Peck openly acknowledged the network never sought Winfrey’s approval to feature her likeness in the episode titled “Josh Runs Into Oprah.” When asked about Nickelodeon’s lapse, he candidly responded, “We don’t have her permission. 100% we don’t.” He recalled filming the segment with an unapproved stunt double, humorously recalling, “Oprah is going to come after you. She’s powerful.”Despite the context, Peck, now 37, expressed disbelief that the scene aired at all, saying, “It’s just insane.” He issued a heartfelt apology to Winfrey on the podcast, mentioning, “I’m so sorry I brutalized you with my vehicle.” Despite the show's past controversies, Peck remains grateful for the lasting impact of the series.

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