Bell quickly deleted the Tweet and replaced it with a more supportive one

Former Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell Under Fire for Caitlyn Jenner Tweet: 'Still Calling You Bruce'

However, support was not necessarily the unanimous reaction. Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell was met with animosity on social media after he Tweeted on Monday, “Sorry…still calling you Bruce” in response to Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover story reveal.

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According to GLAAD, one should always refer to a transgender person by their chosen name. “They should be afforded the same respect for their chosen name as anyone else who lives by a name other than their birth name (e.g., celebrities).”

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It didn’t take long for Bell to delete his Tweet, later writing, “That’s bravery!”

Famous for his role on Drake & Josh, Bell, 28, continued to defend himself from his critics: “I’m not dissing him! I just don’t want to forget his legacy!” he wrote in a follow-up Tweet, according to CNN. “He is the greatest athlete of all time! Chill out!”

All of Bell’s Tweets concerning Jenner have been deleted, though ample screenshots remain.