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Farage appeared on Brand podcast after assault allegations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage went on Russell Brand's show in July 2024, months after sexual assault allegations surfaced but before Brand was charged and later convicted.
In brief
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage went on Russell Brand's show in July 2024, months after sexual assault allegations surfaced but before Brand was charged and later convicted. Nigel Farage appeared on Russell Brand's podcast in July 2024 after allegations against Brand became public, and later said he regretted the…
Brand convicted of rape and assault
Russell Brand, fifty-one, was jailed for ten-and-a-half years on Monday for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three television and radio workers.
Farage appeared on Brand's podcast in July 2024
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, appeared on Brand's online show in July 2024. This was months after sexual assault allegations became public but before Brand was charged in April 2025.
Farage was aware of allegations at the time
The year before the podcast, Farage discussed Brand's sexual assault allegations on GB News, saying there was no evidence and that four or five people had come forward.
“There's no evidence being produced. There are four people, maybe five now, that have come out of the woodwork.”
Farage now regrets the appearance
A spokesperson for Farage said he regrets his appearance on the show. His thoughts are with the victims who have suffered because of what Russell Brand has done.
“Nigel regrets his appearance on the show. His thoughts are with the victims who have suffered immensely because of what Russell Brand has done.”
The big picture
Nigel Farage appeared on Russell Brand's podcast in July 2024 after allegations against Brand became public, and later said he regretted the appearance following Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault.
