September 17th 2023.
Former Loose Women star Carol McGiffin has sparked backlash after liking a tweet calling Russell Brand a 'hero'. The tweet was posted before the recent allegation of rape, sexual assault, and physical abuse were made against the actor and comedian, 48.
Brand denied the 'very serious allegations' in a video shared on Friday night, and since then the BBC and Channel 4 have launched investigations. The allegations were revealed in a joint investigation by Channel 4 and The Times.
The tweet was posted by GB News presenter, Beverley Turner, who said that Brand was a 'hero' and that he was 'welcome' on her news show anytime. Carol liked the tweet, and is also said to have liked several others, including one saying that Brand was innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Twitter users have reported that Carol also liked another tweet that said people should 'never trust women who break their silence to the media instead of the Police, accusing men of rape.' This has sparked outrage, with people calling her 'vile' and 'rotten'.
Beverley's comments have also sparked outrage. People have expressed embarrassment at her for coming to Brand's defence before even hearing the evidence, and have called her 'rank amateurs'.
The bombshell piece by The Times and Channel 4 revealed four women making the allegations against Brand, with one saying he raped her up against a wall at his home in Los Angeles and he later allegedly apologised over text.
Brand has denied the allegations and said he believes there is 'another agenda at play'. He said he had been transparent about his 'very promiscuous' behaviour at the time of the alleged assaults, and that he has witnesses whose evidence 'directly contradicts' the narratives.
The Metropolitan Police force has encouraged anyone who 'believes they have been the victim' of sexual assault following the accusations against Brand to come forward. They have also spoken with The Sunday Times and Channel 4 about their investigation, and said they will make further approaches to ensure that any victims of crime they have spoken with are aware of how they may report any criminal allegations to police.
Carol's reps have been approached for comment. Russell Brand: In Plain Sight is available to watch on Channel 4.
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