So it is Russell Brand

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The biggest news story of the year is about someone who has already written books about all the stuff he has done. I will be surprised if Dispatched can say one thing I didn't already know.

He’s already come out and denied the allegations about him, so yes.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/russell-brand-dispatches-channel-4-youtube-b2412615.html

Not surprised

It can’t just be him surely. I think there just be more to come. Despatches doing a 90 minute special in RB? Can’t see it somehow.

Well whoever did the PR for it deserves a medal

Must be more to it than that surely.

Is there something politically to bury?

@madamreign wouldn't be at all surprised!

@Tlolljs maybe it's not just him. I think it probably is though.

This is going to be horrific isn't it?

RB is odious however I cannot imagine any scandal about him or indeed any celebrity taking up a 90 minute programme.
Is it not more likely to be a senior politician or a member of the RF ?

Surely it can't be all about him alone?

What's horrific. I wouldn't be surprised if he was promiscuous. But aren't many celebrities?!

I's so obvious that all the hype "news story of the year" etc is just advertising, to increase viewing figures. And yet people fall for it, watch the program/read the news story... then get annoyed when it turns out to be a damp squib.

I've really enjoyed some of russell's videos the past year or so, can't help agreeing with him about the co ordinated attack but as a previous poster said, he's never been silent about his past so perhaps an easy target. Shame. I was expecting it to be someone else.

I assumed it was going to be about the systemic issues in the comedy industry with RB (and others) being examples of what predatory men have got away with

Allegedly about 5 comedians. I see a lot of people saying they already know everything about RB but its been alleged for years he is a rapist and sex abuser, he hasn't ever admitted to that.

I meant more the way they'll go after him

Perhaps it will be @southlondoner02 he may be one of many. Just the only one to have responded.

I'm really trying to be all nice and innocent until proven and all that but, I mean, come on..
He's the creepiest filthiest douchiest arse weasel that's ever had a platform. How he convinced any women to ever get near him is absolutely beyond me.

He had a sex addiction and has told us all about his shagging. So now some women have come forward and said they were raped? Is that what it's saying?

I always liked him, really enjoyed his books, been to see him live etc. I was watching his YouTube channel until a few months back (love politics), but he's suddenly gone really right wing and its weird. That's not him at all. Is it for the money? The adulation from the US? I don't bother with him now.

@Lwrenagain ah yes sorry that makes sense.

I've heard him speak a couple of times. His tour as my mum wanted to go and at a festival. Also listened to a couple of his things online.

He strikes me as super into being clear and honest (now anyway) and super convinced by his almost religion like beliefs that he wants to share. I don't necessarily agree but also would be sad to see them go after him!

The Mirror was talking about an A List celebrity. He hardly fits the bill.

If this is all that the fuss is about, I'll give Dispatches a swerve.

Dispatches need to re read the definition of 'A list'.

He says they are "very very serious criminal accusations" I wouldn't be surprised if Channel 4 managed to drag this out for 90 minute.

I also wouldn't be surprised if 20 other B Listers got the same letters from the media.