Bear Grylls on Russell Brand: Faith, Justice, and Victims

Bear Grylls has broken his silence following Russell Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault. Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a London court. He was acquitted of other charges and had pleaded not guilty to all allegations.

Grylls, who attended Brand's baptism in the River Thames in 2024, commented on the verdict via X. He shared that while he witnessed what seemed like genuine faith during the baptism, he believes justice has now been served. Grylls emphasized the importance of supporting anyone seeking faith, including those in prison, stating that judgment belongs to the courts and God.

He also expressed deep empathy for the victims, calling them the heroes of the day. The accusations against Brand involved incidents spanning from 1999 to 2009, with some allegations occurring at MTV's U.K. offices. Brand had converted to Christianity after the initial allegations surfaced.