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Resurfaced footage shows Russell Brand's shocking intrusive act as actor desperately tries to stop him by screaming 'No' on live TV
As the news on Russell Brand’s 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence for three counts of sexual assault and rape continue to dominate headlines, videos of the now-disgraced comedian’s alarming behavior have begun to resurface, with one that is particularly shocking.
Brand, who was found guilty of several serious sex offenses last week before receiving his punishment on Monday, appeared on an American chat show back in 2012 alongside fellow guests Kristen Schaal and Adam Lambert.
The disturbing video of the disgraced Brand on chat show
The video, which has since re-emerged online, pictures Brand’s creepy propensities playing out in front of the guests, the studio audience, and host, Rove McManus.
In the video, the then-37-year-old interjects as McManus reads a list of the show’s ‘non-acceptable language’, including ‘no graphic sexual acts’.
Brand retorts by saying: “Rove, at the risk of disrupting your item, would it be considered a graphic or sexual item for me to lick inside Kristen's arm curtain?”
The comedian-actor then began to lick her upper arm, before Kristen put up resistance, shouting "No!" as she distanced herself from him.
Brand's inappropriate behavior on television
This was one of numerous instances involving Brand and inappropriate behavior caught on camera, with the 51-year-old appearing to assault Liz Hayes, an Australian reporter during an interview.
Again, in 2012, Brand forcefully kissed Hayes, while she was left stunned, and awkwardly smiling after the incident.
She warned: "Russell," before he then continued, saying: “How can I undo your bra? Just like this…” while putting his arm and hand on her back.
At least seven members of what appeared to be Brand's entourage watched as the incident unfolded, with several laughing alongside the comedian while Hayes appeared visibly taken aback, offering an awkward smile.
Clearly uneasy, Hayes gasped again as Brand walked away grinning. He then turned back towards her and declared: "Liz, I love you!"
The journalist, now 70, revisited the uncomfortable encounter in a 2021 retrospective special reflecting on her four decades in journalism.
"When you interview Russell Brand you don't really know who's going to show up," she admitted.
"Seasoned as I am as a journalist, I am prepared for all events and all kinds of people. And when Russell Brand decided he would like to kiss me, well, you size up the situation. You think, 'Mmm-hmm. Am I in danger? What could go wrong?'"
Earlier in the interview, Brand had seemingly hinted at his unpredictable behavior, telling Hayes: "I'm a tricky little swine. I'm a trickster. I'm a raven. I'm a playful coyote looking for mischief."
Hayes was not the only woman to receive unwanted attention from Brand during his television appearances.
Australian model Lara Worthington also found herself at the center of one of his interactions. During a discussion about paparazzi, Brand complimented her "beautiful perfect nose and profile" before jokingly branding her "racist" after she offered him a bottle of fake tan.
Both television appearances took place after the offenses for which Brand was convicted, however, authorities have since launched further investigations into more alleged sexual assaults involving him.