From Sean Lock to Katherine Ryan, what celebrities have said about Russell Brand

Russell Brand’s conviction has prompted a fresh look at what fellow celebrities have said about him over the years (Picture: James Manning/Press Association) Following Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault, some rather damning comments made by his fellow celebrities over the years have resurfaced. The former comedian, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, November 5, following a four-week trial. He was acquitted of three further charges and remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on Monday, November 9. While Brand’s reputation as a ‘notorious womaniser’ was once treated as part of his appeal, several celebrities had long expressed discomfort with his behaviour. Others have now spoken out following the verdict, with many questioning how he remained such a powerful figure in entertainment for so long. Sean Lock Sean Lock will be looking down and thinking "I knew this day would come". He always knew Russell Brand was a wrongun. pic.twitter.com/esfqK5bxLA — Rameses Niblick III (@TheLittleWaster) November 5, 2026 The late comedian Sean Lock made his feelings about Brand abundantly clear during a 2014 appearance on 8 Out of 10 Cats. ‘Probably the reason I hate him so much is because I’m a dad,’ he said, explaining that he dreaded his daughters bringing home someone like Brand. Lock then launched into a mocking impression of his fellow comedian, much to the amusement of the panel. The clip has since resurfaced, with viewers praising Lock, who died in 2021, for his assessment. Katherine Ryan To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Katherine Ryan previously spoke about confronting an unnamed male comedian whom she believed to be a ‘predator’, describing the situation as a ‘litigious minefield’. Deadline subsequently reported that Ryan had repeatedly called Brand…