The Wedding Snub: Drake, Josh, And The Uninvited Question

In 2017, Josh Peck, who starred alongside Drake Bell in the Nickelodeon show 'Drake & Josh', did not invite his co-star to his wedding. This sparked a public feud, with Bell tweeting about the snub, and fans of the show devastated about the parted friendship. However, it seems the pair have since reconciled, with Bell explaining that the reason for the fallout was because they are like actual brothers.

Drake and Josh's relationship was more like brothers

Drake himself likened their relationship to that of brothers in an interview with Digital Spy, saying, "I think it was a lot more toxic towards Josh unfortunately... I did feel bad for Josh because people really did attack him. And I'm like, 'Bro, this is a brotherly thing.'" He also mentioned that they had their ups and downs while working together, sometimes not wanting to talk to each other unless it was in the script, and other times being inseparable and thinking everything the other said was genius.

In an interview with Seventeen.com, Drake further elaborated on their dynamic, saying, "I’ve known him since I was 12 or 13 years old... it’s such a real and authentic and engrained relationship in my life that there’s never really a point where I’m thinking we have to turn our relationship on for the cameras or we've gotta be perfect for the fans right now. We kind of are just like real brothers." He also mentioned that they had gone through periods of not talking for months at a time, only to reunite and be as close as ever.

Josh, on the other hand, seemed to downplay their closeness, stating that they hadn't stayed in touch in the years since their show ended and that he didn't feel the need to invite Drake to his wedding. However, he did acknowledge that they had a history and that their relationship was special, even if they weren't as close as some fans might have thought. He also mentioned that he didn't want to be the one to disappoint the fans and tell them that they weren't as close as they seemed on screen.

Despite the initial fallout, Drake and Josh were able to reconcile and put their differences aside, proving that their bond was indeed a strong and enduring one, much like brothers. They even collaborated on a vlog and poked fun at their feud in a skit with David Dobrik, showing that they had moved past the wedding drama and were able to laugh about it together.

Josh and his wife were overwhelmed with wedding planning

Planning a wedding can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, and for Josh Peck and his wife, Paige O'Brien, it was no different. The couple wanted a small and intimate wedding, but the task of planning proved challenging. From deciding on the guest list to choosing the food, there were many details to consider.

The guest list was a particularly tricky aspect, as they wanted to keep the wedding small while also inviting their loved ones. This meant that some people, including Josh's former co-star Drake Bell, were not invited. This decision caused some tension and led to a public feud between Josh and Drake, with Drake expressing his disappointment on social media.

The planning process also involved numerous logistical considerations, such as selecting a venue, organizing catering, and deciding on decorations. These decisions can be overwhelming, especially for a couple planning their dream wedding. Josh and Paige wanted their special day to be perfect, which added to the pressure they felt.

In addition to the guest list, food choices, and venue selection, there were also financial considerations. Weddings can be expensive, and Josh and Paige had to balance their budget with their vision for the wedding. This may have been a contributing factor in their decision to keep the guest list small, as a larger number of guests would have increased costs significantly.

Overall, Josh and his wife were overwhelmed by the wedding planning process, which included managing their guest list, staying within their budget, and making countless other decisions. While their wedding day was special, the lead-up to it was stressful and challenging, as it is for many couples.

Drake was upset about not being invited

Drake Bell was upset about not being invited to his former co-star and onscreen stepbrother Josh Peck's wedding. Bell and Peck starred together in the popular Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007, and fans of the show assumed that the two shared a close bond in real life.

When Peck got married, he did not extend an invitation to Bell, which upset Bell. Bell took to Twitter to air his grievances, posting a series of now-deleted tweets expressing his disappointment and suggesting that their friendship was over. "When you're not invited to the wedding the message is clear.... True colors have come out today. Message is loud and clear. Ties are officially cut. I’ll miss you brotha," he wrote.

Bell later admitted that he was bummed out about not receiving an invitation, especially considering their long history together. "I was like, 'Man, we're bros. We've been friends for 20 years. We spent the majority of our lives together.'... I was on the 'NO' list!" he said in an interview.

The situation caused a frenzy among fans of the show, who were heartbroken over the apparent rift between the two stars. However, a few months after the wedding, Bell and Peck reunited at the Video Music Awards and appeared to reconcile, even participating in a skit poking fun at their feud.

Josh and Drake hadn't spoken in years

Josh Peck and Drake Bell played stepbrothers on the hit Nickelodeon sitcom "Drake & Josh" from 2004 to 2007. The pair had also worked together on "The Amanda Show" before that. Given their on-screen chemistry and long history, it was believed that they were close in real life. However, in 2017, it was revealed that Bell was not invited to Peck's wedding to Paige O'Brien, leading to a public feud between the two.

Peck later broke his silence on the issue, revealing that he and Bell had not stayed in touch in the 10 years since "Drake & Josh" ended. He claimed that their relationship was not as close as people assumed and that they had barely kept in contact following the show's ending. According to Peck, the last time he had spoken to Bell before the wedding was when Bell texted him on the night of his wedding, cursing him out for not receiving an invitation.

Bell, on the other hand, felt that he and Peck were "bros" and had been friends for 20 years. He was hurt by the lack of invitation and took to Twitter to air his grievances, writing, "When you're not invited to the wedding the message is clear.... True colors have come out today. Message is loud and clear. Ties are officially cut. I’ll miss you brotha." These tweets were later deleted, and Bell claimed that he regretted sending them, saying that it was more like a "sibling rivalry" moment.

While the pair appeared to reconcile at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, with Bell apologizing to Peck's wife, it seems that their friendship has not been as strong as fans hoped. In a 2022 podcast appearance, Peck reiterated that he and Bell were never as close as people thought and that their communication had dwindled to the odd text message.

So, to answer the question, yes, Josh and Drake hadn't spoken in years before the wedding, and this was the main reason for the lack of invitation. The situation was likely exacerbated by the public nature of their past relationship, with fans assuming a closeness that didn't exist in private.

Josh's wife received online abuse

Josh Peck's wife, Paige O'Brien Peck, received online abuse after Drake Bell, Peck's co-star from the show Drake & Josh, called Peck out on Twitter for not inviting him to his wedding. Bell shared a series of tweets, which he later deleted, publicly expressing his grievances. He wrote, "When you're not invited to the wedding the message is clear.... True colors have come out today. Message is loud and clear. Ties are officially cut. I'll miss you brotha."

The tweets caused a frenzy among fans of the show, and Peck and his wife received an onslaught of hate online. Peck said that he didn't mind being at the centre of the abuse as a public figure, but he was concerned for his wife's well-being, as she is a "private" person. Peck said, "Here's my wife, right, who's getting torn down on the internet... She's private and she just got married. Can't she just enjoy this?"

Peck and Bell later reunited at the Video Music Awards and seemingly reconciled their friendship. They even took part in a skit poking fun at their feud in one of David Dobrik's videos. However, in a recent podcast episode, Peck offered a different perspective on what happened behind the scenes, revealing that he and his wife received an onslaught of hate as a result of Bell's public comments.

Frequently asked questions