Noel Fielding and Sharon Osbourne speak out about Russell Brand following his rape conviction

NewsentertainmentenglishhollywoodNoel Fielding and Sharon Osbourne speak out about Russell Brand after rape conviction: ‘I was horrified and deeply disturbed’ Noel Fielding and Sharon Osbourne speak out about Russell Brand after rape conviction: ‘I was horrified and deeply disturbed’ TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 14, 2026, 14:29 IST Noel Fielding and Sharon Osbourne speak out about Russell Brand after rape conviction: ‘I was horrified and deeply disturbed’.

(Instagram) TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to rape and sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised.Days after comedian and actor Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault, several celebrities have spoken about the case and shared their reactions.

Among them is ‘The Great British Bake Off’ host and comedian Noel Fielding. The two worked together on multiple occasions, particularly during the 2000s, and were often photographed together.However, Fielding has now expressed his disapproval of Brand's actions and clarified that the two were never friends.Noel Fielding says he is horrified and disappointed by Russell Brand's conviction Speaking to Express about Brand and his rape and sexual assault convictions, the comedian said, “I was horrified and deeply disturbed to learn of Russell Brand’s crimes, which I was completely unaware of until they became public knowledge.”Earlier in their careers, Noel and Russell appeared together on several panel shows, at award ceremonies and industry events.

They also shared the stage for collaborative performances.Fielding further clarified that he and Brand were not friends and that he had no personal connection with him. He added, “I appeared on TV, radio, and live charity shows with him, and whilst we played it up for the cameras and in the media, I considered it a professional relationship, rather than a personal one.

I have had no contact with him for many years.”Fielding concluded his statement by reflecting on some of his own past actions and the jokes he made during the early years of his career. He acknowledged that his perspective had changed over time and expressed regret over some of the material he had performed.“Looking back at some of the jokes I made alongside him, I was appalled.

They were horrible and inappropriate, and I very much regret them,” he added.Sharon Osbourne also speaks out about Russell Brand after his conviction Sharon Osbourne has also shared her reaction to Brand's conviction.

Speaking about the case on the latest episode of ‘The Osbournes’ podcast, the 74-year-old, who has also shared the screen with the comedian, expressed her disapproval.“Even if it's years ago and you've tidied up your life, you've got your head together.

You've got everything going [for you]. The whole thing is ugly. But his wife, his kids...” she said.Jack Osbourne, who also appeared on the podcast, pointed out the suffering of the victims and the impact of their experiences.Join conversation “And obviously there's the victims.

It's horrible that they've had to and what they've had to endure and obviously lived through for decades now,” he added.What is the Russell Brand case? A few days ago, a jury found Russell Brand guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three other people in incidents dating back to the early 2000s.

The verdicts followed allegations of sexual misconduct that had emerged publicly in recent years.The case has prompted reactions from several personalities who had previously worked with or interacted with Brand, with Fielding and Osbourne among those expressing their views following the verdict.

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