Russell Brand 'exposed himself moments before recording crude joke'

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10 Nov 2026 • 7:25 PM MYT
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Russell Brand 'exposed himself moments before recording crude joke'

  • Russell Brand has been jailed for 10 years and six months following his conviction for rape and sexual assault offences committed between 2004 and 2009.
  • A resurfaced BBC Radio 2 clip has gone viral in which the comedian joked about exposing himself and dragging a woman into a cubicle.
  • A woman alleged that Brand exposed himself to her at the BBC's Los Angeles studios minutes before the radio segment was recorded.
  • The BBC reiterated an apology for historical failings and the culture surrounding complaints about Brand's behaviour between 2006 and 2008.
  • Former co-presenter Matt Morgan condemned all mistreatment of women and expressed regret over the impact of the past radio show.

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