Noel Fielding claims he’s ‘deeply disturbed’ by Russell Brand’s crimes in first statement

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Noel Fielding has spoken out after Russell Brand’s conviction (Picture: Greg Allen/Shutterstock) Noel Fielding has broken his silence after the conviction of Russell Brand on rape…

Noel Fielding has broken his silence after the conviction of Russell Brand on rape and sexual abuse charges.

The Mighty Boosh creator was facing mounting pressure to address the situation, having worked with Brand on several occasions.

The disgraced comedian, 51, was sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison on Monday after being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

After his sentencing, police confirmed further women had come forward and prosecutors were assessing whether to bring additional charges.

Fielding, 53, had become closely associated with Brand due to their comedy duo appearances on shows like Big Fat Quiz.

In a statement to The Sun, Fielding said: ‘I was horrified and deeply disturbed to learn of Russell Brand’s crimes, which I was completely unaware of until they became public knowledge. My thoughts are with the women whose courage brought him to justice.

‘I appeared on TV, radio and live charity shows with him, and whilst we played it up for the cameras and in the media, I considered it a professional relationship, rather than a personal one.’

The Bake Off host said he has not been in contact with Brand ‘for many years’.

After the former actor’s conviction, old jokes made by him or other stars – including Fielding – began to resurface.

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