Drake Bell denies ex-girlfriend's abuse allegations

Variety

The former Drake & Josh star was trending on Twitter Wednesday night after his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Lingafelt, posted a TikTok video alleging that he was physically and verbally abusive during their time together. Bell issued the following statement in response to the video: “I never abused my ex-girlfriend or did so many of the other things Melissa falsely claimed on her TikTok video. As our relationship ended — more than a decade ago — we, unfortunately, both called each other terrible names, as often happens when couples are breaking up. But that is it. Clearly, Melissa still felt close enough to me just last year that she was comfortable reaching out to ask me to provide her with financial support during a tough time (which I did). I do not know if today’s behavior is some kind of misguided quest for more money or attention. But I cannot and will not allow these offensive and defamatory allegations to go unchallenged and I am reviewing my legal options.”