Few days ago, American actor and singer Drake Bell trended on social media after appearing on a live broadcast on TV Azteca to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
Viewers wondered what Bell was doing on a Mexican television channel, although others were not surprised, as the former Nickelodeon star has always shown preference for Aztec culture and the Spanish language.
At one point, the celebrity referred to himself as “Drake Campana” on social media.
Bell achieved international fame starring in the 2004 comedy series Drake and Josh alongside his co-star Josh Peck. The show’s reruns in Latin America contributed to its rapid popularity in that side of the globe.
According to entertainment media and his social media, Bell has spent the past few months in Mexico and has been seen visiting a Walmart store and taco shops in Tlanepantla, State of Mexico. He recently appeared on the Televisa reality show Who is the mask, which generated controversy on social media.
In August 2023, Bell began his “Non-Stop Flight” tour in Mexico based on his new album, which includes a cover of Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca”.
This led Bell to be part of the New Year’s Eve celebration at TV Azteca, where he performed his latest single titled “Diosa”. Not only that, the production invited him to be one of the main promoters of the event.
At one point during the night, Drake took the stage and wished the audience a happy and prosperous 2024. Due to his professionalism, people speculated that he would join TV Azteca as a presenter and quickly the rumors circulated on the Internet.
Some claimed that he would be integrated into the entertainment segment of Come joy, a morning magazine show covering current affairs, entertainment, news, and games. So far, the television station has not commented on this matter.
Some fans of the singer reveal that Bell may be living in Mexico to escape American justice, after being involved in a sexual abuse scandal against a minor.