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Katy Perry's 'should be in jail' comment resurfaces as Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years in jail
Katy Perry reportedly said that her ex-husband Russell Brand "should be in jail" months before the disgraced comedian was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
As widely reported, the 51-year-old was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for rape and three counts of sexual assault for offenses committed between 2004 and 2009 at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday (November 9).
Justice Bennathan described the disgraced comedian as a "sexual predator" as he handed down his sentence.
"Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no and to demand justice from the criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent," he added.
Perry's remark about her ex resurfaces
Months before Brand's conviction, Perry made a pointed joke about an ex during a performance in Oxfordshire, England, in July.
According to Bang Showbiz, the 'Teenage Dream' singer was playing an interactive game with the audience, asking them to act out having spotted an ex.
During the segment, Perry reportedly told the British audience: "I hope my ex isn’t here. He should be in jail."
Although she did not name Brand, the comment has resurfaced following his conviction and sentencing.
Old interview of Perry and Brand resurfaces
The renewed interest in their former relationship comes as footage of the pair attending the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party has circulated online.
Perry and Brand became romantically involved after filming a cameo for 2010’s Get Him to the Greek, but their relationship was short-lived.
In March of that year, they appeared together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where they were interviewed by a reporter from GMTV.
The interviewer asked them how the award ceremony was, and Brand was starting to answer when Perry called him out for not watching the show.
He then quipped, telling a fake anecdote about the ceremony that never took place, and the reporter told the 'Firework' musician: "You just put him in it right now."
Brand then said he did watch the award show while Perry told the reporter: "I call him on his bulls**t."
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star then scolded Perry, telling her not to swear. The reporter interjected that it was morning television, then changed the subject by asking Perry who she was happy to see win.
At that moment, Brand took out a small tag that had the word "Obey" on it.
An image of the tag appears to resemble the iconic Obey design associated with street artist Shepard Fairey.
Perry looked at the paper and stopped speaking, while Brand answered the question himself, saying he was "happy for everyone."
She then laughed and proceeded to hold his hand. The reporter then asked the pop star: "How do you deal with this guy?"
"Um...", she said as she watched her ex-partner, who appeared to move away from the carpet. "No - He's actually hilarious," she continued, adding something about Brand making her "speechless" and how usually she's the "bubbly one," so it makes her surprised at how funny he is.
The reporter told Perry to have a lovely night and noted that she is being pulled away "back, left, and center."
Brand and Perry got married in October 2010, separated in December 2011, and finalized their divorce in July 2012.
The singer has been dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since July 2025.
Meanwhile, Brand married Laura Gallacher in 2017, and they have three kids together.
Gallacher was reportedly visibly emotional as her husband received his lengthy prison sentence. The 39-year-old was seen "shaking a little" and breathing deeply as she sat with two female friends.
Following the sentencing, she reportedly mouthed: "I love you, I'll be OK" to Brand. And when Brand was taken away by guards, he reportedly nodded at her and said: "We’ll be OK."
The former radio host is being held at HMP Wandsworth in London. It is believed he will serve seven years of his sentence in prison, before being released on license for the remainder, subject to conditions.
He will also be required to remain on the sex offenders' register for life.