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Katherine Ryan Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ Over Russell Brand Conviction After Reportedly Calling Out His Behavior on Comedy Central

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Years after Katherine Ryan reportedly confronted Russell Brand about alleged predatory behavior while working alongside him on Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle” in 2018, the comedian has spoken out following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges.

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BBC News
Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction (opens BBC News)
Published Nov 6, 2026
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The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.
Deadline
Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction After Calling Him A “Sexual Predator” On Comedy Central’s ‘Roast Battle’ (opens Deadline)
Published Nov 6, 2026
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Katherine Ryan has said she is feeling “grief and relief” after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in London on Thursday. Ryan was one of the first prominent industry figures to call out Brand’s behavior, with Deadline revealing in 2023 that she repeatedly accused him of being a …
Variety
Katherine Ryan Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ Over Russell Brand Conviction After Reportedly Calling Out His Behavior on Comedy Central (opens Variety)
Published Nov 6, 2026
Variety's feed description
Years after Katherine Ryan reportedly confronted Russell Brand about alleged predatory behavior while working alongside him on Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle” in 2018, the comedian has spoken out following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges.