Keke Palmer and her mother recall ‘cultish’ atmosphere on Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon shows

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keke Palmer and her mother Sharon have discussed her experiences as a child actor for Nickelodeon, recalling that the atmosphere on former producer Dan Schneider’s sets felt “very weird, very cultish.” Keke, 30, starred in Nickelodeon’s True Jackson, VP from 2008 to 2011, which Schneider was not involved in. The parents were very secretive, and I honestly thought they all took themselves way too seriously.” Keke Palmer and former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider Sharon continued: “The whole conversation was: ‘Oh my God! Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Sharon commented: “When I saw the Drake story it just broke my heart, because I could see how his parents got trapped.” Following the release of the docuseries, Schneider released an apology video, saying that watching the documentary was “very difficult” as he faced his “past behaviours – some of which are embarrassing and that I regret.” He later announced that he was suing the documentary makers, accusing them of misleading viewers into thinking he was a child predator to increase ratings. “But for the sake of clickbait, ratings, and views – or put differently, money – Defendants have destroyed Schneider’s reputation and legacy through the false statements and implications that Schneider is exactly that.” Schneider is seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages, legal fee coverage and for preliminary or permanent injunctive relief, including editing, taking down or removing all or a portion of the Trailer and/or Quiet on Set.