In a statement issued to The Sun on Wednesday, November 13, 2026, The Great British Bake Off presenter Noel Fielding stated he has had no contact with Russell Brand for many years.
- Noel Fielding stated he had no contact with Russell Brand for many years after learning of his crimes.
- Brand was jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assaults against women.
- Jonathan Ross and David Walliams also faced scrutiny following new investigative reports.
Fielding released his remarks following Brand’s sentencing for sexual offenses. He was handed a prison term of 10 and a half years after being convicted of the rape of one woman and the sexual assault of three additional victims, amid allegations that he leveraged his fame to target women.
“I was horrified and deeply disturbed to learn of Russell Brand’s crimes, which I was completely unaware of until they became public knowledge. My thoughts are with the women whose courage brought him to justice.”
Fielding told The Sun.
He added that their past collaborations on television and live charity events were strictly professional. Brand and Fielding previously appeared together on Channel 4’s Big Shat Quiz Of The Year and performed live charity gigs as The Goth Detectives.
“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 said.
“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.”
Fielding told The Sun.
An additional six women came forward on Thursday to level allegations of sexual misconduct and predatory actions against Brand within a fresh report featured in The Times and The Sunday Times.
The disclosures prompted statements from other figures in the British entertainment industry who previously worked alongside Brand. Presenter Jonathan Ross issued a statement distancing himself from Brand and comedian David Walliams.
| Figure | Associated Project or Context | Current Status / Response |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Brand | TV presenting, film, comedy | Jailed for 10 and a half years |
| Noel Fielding | The Great British Bake Off, The Goth Detectives | Stated no contact for many years |
| Jonathan Ross | Broadcasting career | Issued statement distancing himself |
| David Walliams | Television comedy | Denies allegations of misconduct |
Ross released a statement to the Press Association regarding the developments surrounding both men.
“I am as horrified by the revelations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand as the rest of the nation. There was a time in my life when I was on friendly terms with both men, and during that period I was genuinely unaware of their conduct. My thoughts are with the many, many women who have bravely come forward.”
Ross told the Press Association.
Brand began his career as a television presenter and comedian before transitioning into a Hollywood film career. His credits include appearances in films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Hop, and the Despicable Me franchise.
Over a two-decade career, Brand cemented his status in the public spotlight through his marriage to singer Katy Perry and subsequent work across television, radio, stage, and podcasting.
Following his conviction and sentencing, Brand is expected to serve two thirds of his 10-and-a-half-year sentence before being released on licence. He will remain on the sex offenders register for life.
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