Katherine Ryan recalls confronting Russell Brand over alleged behaviour on ‘Roast Battle’

Deadline, Ryan said the conviction left her feeling emotionally unsettled but deeply impressed by the survivors who spoke out despite the comedian’s fame, influence and devoted following. "They came forward despite Russell Brand having fame, power, money, and a legion of fans ready to attack them," she said.

Ryan added that although she felt some relief following the verdict, she was also thinking about the lasting impact on those who had experienced sexual violence. "I will never be someone who like, dances on graves.

There has been some justice done today. There’s a level of relief, but there’s grief alongside relief," she explained. Ryan previously attracted attention for confronting Brand during the recording of Comedy Central’s.

Roast Battlein 2018. In 2023, she repeatedly described him as a sexual predator during the programme’s recording, referring to allegations against him.

Her jokes were reportedly removed from the final broadcast after Brand objected to being targeted., he eventually confronted her in her dressing room and presented her with a new contract that restricted the jokes she could make about him.

She later discussed the experience without naming Brand during an appearance on Louis Theroux Interviews..., saying she had publicly called an unnamed colleague a predator. Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women.

He was also cleared of two rape charges and one attempted indecent assault allegation. He is due to be sentenced on November 9, with a significant prison term expected.