British comedian Russell Brand is in hot water as allegations of sexual assault and rape from multiple women continue to emerge. Brand, who has vehemently denied these claims, is now facing severe consequences across various fronts.
Firstly, Brand’s comedy tour, “Bipolarisation,” scheduled for both the UK and Australia, has been canceled and postponed, respectively, according to Reuters. The news came shortly after YouTube took action by blocking Brand from earning money on his 6.6-million-follower channel. YouTube cited violations of its “creator responsibility policy” as the reason for this move.
The BBC has also distanced itself from Brand, removing some of his programs from its streaming platforms, as they no longer align with public expectations.
Furthermore, Pan Macmillan imprint Bluebird has decided to halt all future publishing endeavors with Brand. This decision impacts the release of a new version of Brand’s book, “Recovery: Freedom from our Addictions,” initially set for May 2024.
These actions come on the heels of a joint investigation by The Times of London, The Sunday Times, and Channel 4, in which four women accused Brand of sexual assault or rape. Since the investigation’s release, more women have come forward with allegations, prompting inquiries by various authorities, including the Metropolitan Police.
Russell Brand’s management company, Branded Films, and his legal representation have yet to comment on these developments.
Brand’s social media accounts have remained silent since Friday when he called the investigation a “coordinated attack” by the media. He maintained that his past relationships were consensual, despite the “extremely egregious and aggressive attacks” against him.
While Brand faces an uncertain future amid these allegations, his father has defended him, claiming that the media has a vendetta against his son and that the allegations remain unproven.
In the midst of this controversy, one of the women who accused Brand of rape has spoken out, expressing that she no longer feels like a victim but a survivor.
“I don’t feel like a victim now, I feel like a survivor — I’m glad I’m on the other side of it. I’m stronger,” the woman who accused Brand said.
