Nigel Farage appears on Russell Brand’s US podcast after allegations of sexual assault against the comedian come into public view, outlets report. The criticism emerges after Brand is sentenced this week to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
The Mirror says Farage was a guest on Brand’s US podcast months after the claims became public. The Guardian reports Farage’s appearance took place nine months after police investigation began over sexual assault allegations. Both accounts frame the revelation alongside Farage’s recent political criticism of Labour for earlier promoting or “cosying up” to Brand.
HuffPost UK adds context on what happened on the podcast episode, saying Brand and Farage laughed while discussing taking on the “establishment.” It also states Brand’s allegations were published in September 2023, that Farage later referred to “no evidence being produced” when questioned in 2023, and that a spokesperson says he regrets the appearance. HuffPost further describes the broader episode setting with other guests named, and says the appearance was not pre-planned, according to its sources.
