Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction

BBC News · Helena Wilkinson & Paul Glynn · 2026-11-06 13:12 UTC

The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has said she feels "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

The Canadian stand-up and TV star said there were "a lot of women speaking privately and quietly" following Thursday's verdict, who feel "a very nuanced mix of emotions".

Ryan had previously claimed in a 2022 BBC TV documentary interview with Louis Theroux that there was "predator" in the entertainment industry.

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