Jerry Trainor, known for his role as Spencer Shay on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,” has found himself amid controversy following the release of the documentary “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV.” The documentary, which premiered on March 17, highlighted allegations of a toxic work culture at Nickelodeon, focusing on misconduct by former producer Dan Schneider and allegations of sexual assault by dialogue coach Brian Peck.
While Trainor is not directly implicated in any of the allegations, his name has surfaced in online discussions due to his association with Nickelodeon and “iCarly.” Fans noted that Trainor unfollowed both Nickelodeon and the official “iCarly” social media accounts after the documentary’s release, leading to speculation that he was distancing himself from the network in response to the allegations.
Trainor’s “iCarly” castmate Nathan Kress, who played Freddie Benson, also unfollowed both the show’s Instagram and Nickelodeon, reportedly signaling his decision to part ways with the network. Trainor’s actions, along with his past support for his castmates, particularly Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy, have been scrutinized in light of the documentary.
Old clips of Trainor advocating for his younger castmates have resurfaced on TikTok, portraying him as a consistent advocate for their protection and well-being. Fans have pointed to his past interviews praising Cosgrove and his support for McCurdy, who starred in both “iCarly” and “Sam & Cat.” Trainor is among several Nickelodeon stars, including Josh Peck, Nancy Sullivan, and Jack Salvatore Jr., who have addressed the documentary.
Despite the controversy, there has been support for Brian Peck, with actors like James Marsden and Will Friedle writing letters in his support during his court case. The fallout from the documentary continues to spark discussions online, with fans and industry insiders closely following the developments.
