Russell Brand has informed fans that he “absolutely cannot” talk about the rape, sexual assault and abuse allegations made against him.
The actor went ahead with his gig on Saturday night (September 16) in Wembley Park Theatre amid the allegations made by The Times.
But Russell has denied all the allegations against him in a YouTube video on Friday evening (September 15) – slamming them as “aggressive attacks”.
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He says there are “witnesses whose evidence directly contradicts the narratives” by The Sunday Times and Channel 4′ Dispatches making a “co-ordinated attack”. .
Despite the sensational claims, he took to the stage on Saturday (September 16) to perform in front of thousands of people.
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The Sun reports how Russell was met with cheers and applause from fans as he walked on stage – with Rebel Rebel being playing before the show started.
Russell allegedly told the crowd: “I really appreciate your support. I love you.
“I want to do a fantastic show for you. I’ve got a lot of things to talk to you about.
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“There are obviously some things that I absolutely can not talk about – and I appreciate that you will understand.”
The publication also added how a man who looked like the comedian walked past the stage minutes after the show started.
Russell noted how the man looked like him and was a body double, quipping: “That might come in handy.”
On Saturday afternoon (September 16) The Times published the claims – which come from four alleged victims.
The publication has also claimed that there were reported incidents during the early years of his TV career.
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Channel 4 runners and TV researchers alleged that Russell would get staff to find female audience members – this was so he could allegedly meet them after filming.
A separate claim was also made by two former crew members, who worked on Big Brother’s EFourum, a live spin-off debate show.
The programme was presented by Russell and it would eventually become Big Brother’s Big Mouth.
They claimed how Russell made them feel like they were working as a “pimp” for him.
A show runner also alleged Russell told her he “had it written into his contract that he wasn’t allowed to have any sexual contact with anyone working on Big Brother”.
According to The Times, Endemol said they have reviewed the contract – and found that Russell did not have a clause pertaining to sexual relationships.
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