# Bear Grylls on Russell Brand's rape conviction

> Bear Grylls says justice served after attending Russell Brand's private baptism.
- Title: Bear Grylls on Russell Brand's rape conviction · LADbible
- Summary: Bear Grylls says justice served after attending Russell Brand's private baptism.
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/uk-news/bear-grylls-russell-brand-conviction-private-baptism-612386-20261106
- Published: 2026-11-06T13:13:43.879+00:00
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## Bear Grylls at Russell Brand's baptism
Bear Grylls attended Russell Brand's private baptism in the River Thames months after 2023 allegations of sexual misconduct.

> Brand’s faith seemed genuine to me at the time when I was a guest at his private baptism
## Brand's conviction details
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a jury convicted him of four offences between 2004 and 2009.

> Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
## Grylls' faith statement
Grylls said 'justice has now been served' and that 'it is right that justice has now been served' after Brand's conviction.

> I think all our faith changes and evolves, and I’d also say I have many doubts as well
## Brand's sentencing
Brand's sentencing will be on Monday following his conviction for rape and sexual assault.

> Brand's sentencing will be on Monday
## Prosecutor's statement
David Roberts, Senior Crown Prosecutor, called Brand 'predatory' and 'a manipulator with an insatiable desire to get what he wanted regardless of consent'.

> Russell Brand was predatory and used his celebrity status to commit sexual crimes
## Grylls' faith perspective
Grylls stated 'we’re connected together and we need each other, and not to judge people and to love people' after Brand's conviction.

> I don’t know, I think at heart, my faith says we’re connected together and we need each other
## Key takeaway

Bear Grylls stated justice has been served following Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault convictions.