Bear Grylls says Russell Brand’s Christian conversion seemed genuine

Entertainment · First reported 6 Nov, 12:36 · Updated 13:19

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Bear Grylls said Brand’s faith appeared genuine when he attended his private baptism, while adding that justice had been served after Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault. Brand is due to be sentenced on November 9.

Grylls said Brand’s Christian faith seemed genuine when he attended his private baptism in early 2024 near Henley-on-Thames.
Brand was found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others; he was cleared of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault allegation.
Grylls said justice had been served and expressed sympathy for the victims, while saying he would not want to discourage someone’s conversion to faith.
Brand is due to be sentenced on November 9.

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Key facts

Convictions: Guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Other charges: Cleared of two further rape charges and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
Baptism: Grylls attended Brand’s private baptism near Henley-on-Thames; one report dates it to early 2024 and another to April 2024.
Sentencing: Due on November 9.