Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Piers Morgan speaks out after viral Russell Brand interview

  • 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.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.