Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Russell Brand Verdict After Helping Baptize Him: ‘Justice Has Now Been Served’ and the Victims Are ‘Heroes’

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1. Deadline

   Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served” ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Nov 6, 2026

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   Bear Grylls has issued a statement about Russell Brand’s rape conviction after stoking anger in 2024 when he helped baptize the Despicable Me star shortly after he faced sexual misconduct allegations. Grylls attended Brand’s baptism ceremony in the River Thames in spring 2024, describing the experie…

2. Variety

   Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Russell Brand Verdict After Helping Baptize Him: ‘Justice Has Now Been Served’ and the Victims Are ‘Heroes’ ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Nov 6, 2026

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   Bear Grylls, the adventurer and TV host known for “Man vs. Wild,” has spoken out about Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction after he helped to baptize him in 2024. Brand was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his highly publicized London…

3. Christian Headlines

   Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault as Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Faith and Justice ↗ (opens Christian Headlines)

   Published Nov 6, 2026

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   British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and multiple sexual assaults after a four-week trial, with authorities praising the victims' immense courage.

4. Breitbart News

   Nolte: Bear Grylls Attended Russell Brand's Baptism, Now Says ‘Justice Has Been Served’ ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Nov 6, 2026

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   After Russell Brand’s conviction this week Bear Grylls said, among other things, “It is right that justice has now been served."

5. Fox News

   Bear Grylls addresses Russell Brand's baptism, calls victims 'heroes of the day' after verdict ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Nov 8, 2026

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   Bear Grylls says Russell Brand's faith "seemed genuine" when he attended the private baptism but affirms justice has been served after the conviction.

6. Objectivist

   Bear Grylls Declares Justice Served After Russell Brand Rape Conviction, Hails Victims as Heroes [WATCH] ↗ (opens Objectivist)

   Published Nov 10, 2026

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   Two years after attending Russell Brand’s private baptism, Bear Grylls said justice had been served following Brand’s rape and sexual assault convictions, while describing the four victims as the heroes of the day.