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Noel Fielding ‘appalled’ by old Russell Brand jokes

Noel Fielding said he was appalled by jokes he made with Russell Brand and had not spoken to the convicted rapist in years.

Noel Fielding ‘appalled’ by old Russell Brand jokes
Image: BBC News

Noel Fielding said he was appalled by jokes he made with Russell Brand and had not spoken to the convicted rapist in years.

The Great British Bake Off presenter says he has not been in contact with the convicted rapist "for many years".

Why it matters

The case is part of a wider reckoning over how the entertainment industry handled allegations and enabled abusive behaviour.

Source: BBC News. Image: BBC News.

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