Jonathan Ross addresses relationship with David Walliams and Russell Brand

• Jonathan Ross has said he is horrified by the crimes of Russell Brand and the sexual misconduct allegations made against David Walliams.
• The television presenter maintained he was ‘genuinely unaware of their conduct’ during the period he was on friendly terms with them.
• Walliams was named in a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News following claims from multiple women. He denies all allegations against him, and is not under criminal investigation.
• Russell Brand was recently jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being convicted of rape and sexually assaulting three women.
• Ross also expressed regret over a tasteless joke he delivered about Walliams at the 2004 British Comedy Awards, stating he would not make it today.

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Jonathan Ross breaks silence on Russell Brand and David Walliams allegations