- Bear Grylls has addressed his relationship with Russell Brand following the comedian's conviction for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women.
- Grylls had previously baptised Brand in the River Thames in 2024, defending his participation at the time as a personal moment of faith and a privilege to offer support.
- Writing on X after the verdict, Grylls stated that justice has now been served and praised the courage of the victims, describing them as the heroes of the day.
- During the four-week trial, the court heard that Brand treated women as disposable between 2004 and 2009, and police have noted he remains under investigation for further alleged offences.
- Brand has been remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing on 9 November, with prominent figures from the comedy world publicly expressing relief and standing with the survivors.
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