Piers Morgan speaks out after viral Russell Brand interview

WorldPolitics
30 Apr 2026 • 7:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Piers Morgan stated that Russell Brand was "inappropriately tactile" during his appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, describing his behaviour as "a bit weird".
  • Brand's interview was widely mocked, partly due to his struggle to locate a Bible passage he had mentioned in court.
  • Brand, 50, is scheduled to face trial on 12 October at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of rape and sexual assault made by six women, which he denies.
  • The allegations against Brand date from 1999 to 2009.
  • During the interview, Brand also admitted to an "exploitative" sexual relationship with a 16-year-old when he was 30, stating he now considers it "morally and spiritually wrong", though legal.

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