‘Saved by the Bell’ assistant recalls Dustin Diamond knife incident on set: ‘very physically threatening’
A former production assistant from 'Saved by the Bell: The New Class' alleged that late actor Dustin Diamond pulled out a butterfly knife during an on-set argument, making the situation 'very physically threatening.' Though Diamond did not strike anyone, the incident ended with him in tears and running off, according to the assistant's account. The claims were made in the docuseries 'Hollywood Demons' and include context about Diamond's personal struggles and past behavior.
- ▪Dustin Diamond allegedly pulled out a butterfly knife during an on-set argument, threatening a fellow actor.
- ▪The production assistant stated that Diamond did not attempt to strike the actor but ran off in tears after the confrontation.
- ▪Diamond’s father confirmed he was told his son had threatened someone and cited personal hardships, including the deaths of his brother and mother.
- ▪Diamond had pictures of knives and guns in his dressing room during his time on 'The New Class,' according to the assistant.
- ▪Diamond was arrested in 2014 for allegedly stabbing a man in a bar and later convicted of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.
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TV ‘Saved by the Bell’ assistant recalls Dustin Diamond knife incident on set: ‘very physically threatening’ By Lauren Sarner Published May 4, 2026, 5:38 p.m. ET Late “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond once pulled a knife on a fellow actor during an on-set argument, a former production assistant claims. “I don’t remember what started it,” former “Saved by the Bell: the New Class” production assistant Scott DeVaney says in the “Hollywood Demons” docuseries episode “After the Bell.” According to DeVaney, who didn’t name the other actor, during the incident, Diamond shouted, “I could have you fired” at the unnamed fellow cast member. Advertisement This “led to Dustin pulling out a butterfly knife. It’s a very physically threatening thing,” he claims.
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