On Monday afternoon, Deadline reported that Nickelodeon would be ending its decades-long relationship with TV series producer Dan Schneider.
Schneider created and worked on shows like Drake & Josh, iCarly, Victorious, The Amanda Show, Sam & Cat, Zoey 101, and more.
“Following many conversations together about next directions and future opportunities, Nickelodeon and our long-time creative partner Dan Schneider/Schneider’s Bakery have agreed to not extend the current deal,” Nickelodeon told Deadline. “Since several Schneider’s Bakery projects are wrapping up, both sides agreed that this is a natural time for Nickelodeon and Schneider’s Bakery to pursue other opportunities and projects.”
Nickelodeon also thanked Schneider and his team for their “immeasurable contributions,” and wished them well in their future endeavors.
Despite the split between Nickelodeon and Schneider appearing amicable, it’s rumored that there had been “multiple complaints of abusive behavior against Schneider filed by members of his staff,” according to Deadline.
Jeff Sneider, editor-in-chief of The Tracking Board, also reported on abusive complaints.
BREAKING: Nickelodeon officially parts ways with Dan Schneider. DHD reports “multiple complaints of abusive behavior against Schneider filed by members of his staff” “Under a cloud of suspicion over the treatment of some younger stars.” “Well documented temper issues for years.”
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) March 26, 2018
Nickelodeon has not yet commented on the abusive allegations.