Bear Grylls Helped Baptize Russell Brand: “It Is A Privilege To Stand Beside Anyone When They Express A Humble Need For Forgiveness”

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Bear Grylls has confirmed that he helped baptize Russell Brand, the British actor and comedian who has faced historical allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Brand has converted to Christianity and told his social media followers that he was baptized during an “incredible” ceremony in the River Thames supported by Grylls. ‘I want to thank Bear Grylls and my mate Joe, the two men that stood either side of me and flanked me for the baptism itself,’ Brand said in a video.

First week as a Christian and the biggest challenge has been… pic.twitter.com/GHTL8g0Orl Grylls, a devout Christian and star of shows including Netflix’s You vs.

Wild, later confirmed his role in a statement to The Daily Mail newspaper. “Faith and spiritual moments in our lives are really personal, but it is a privilege to stand beside anyone when they express a humble need for forgiveness and strength from above,” he said. “Friendships when we go through tough times are worth so much.” Brand appeared on Nat Geo’s Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge last year, during which they ventured across the Hebrides and discussed the comedian’s relationship with Katy Perry.