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Comedian Katherine Ryan has broken her silence since the recent allegations were made against Russell Brand. It comes as the comedian-turned-Hollywood-star Russell was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.

Katherine Ryan has broken her silence for the first time since Russell Brand was accused of rape and sexual assault.

Katherine Ryan appeared to allude to her comments about Russell Brand during a live appearance on Wednesday evening. It's the first time the Canadian comedian and writer has appeared to acknowledge the comments since he was accused of rape and sexual assault this week. During her on-stage appearance at the RTS Cambridge, Katherine, 40, joked about the obvious 'elephant in the room', after it was revealed she previously accused Brand of being a sexual predator.

Louis Theroux Interviews, including Pete Doherty and RAYE.The six-episode series sees the journalist and broadcaster interview various celebrities about their lives and careers. In the first series, which aired last year, Theroux met the likes of Rita Ora, Yungblud and Stormzy.In the second series, Theroux will meet The Libertines and Babyshambles frontman in Normandy, where he lives with his wife and daughter.

Roast Battle after being accused of being a “sexual predator” during recording.The news comes after a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches, in which four women accused the comedian of rape and sexual assault over a period between 2006 and 2013. Brand has denied the allegations.According to a new report by Deadline, Brand was dropped as a judge on Roast Battle after one series back in 2018 after he was repeatedly accused on camera of sexually assaulting women, reportedly by fellow judge Katherine Ryan.Her allegations were not included in the final edit, and Brand was reportedly angry at being targeted.

Rylan Clark has candidly discussed his estranged father, sharing that he currently has "no desire" to meet his half-siblings who formed his dad's "secret family." Celebrity Gogglebox viewers will be familiar with Rylan's mum Linda, with whom he appears on the show, however, the former Celebrity Big Brother winner rarely mentions his dad, who has remained rather absent throughout his life.The Radio 2 DJ has now opened up about the last time he saw his dad, and how he's never met his half-siblings. Speaking to The Telegraph, he explained: "I had a lot of curiosity about him growing up, it transpired that he had a family that my mum didn't know about at the time when she got pregnant." Rylan shared that throughout his childhood his dad would pop in and out of the picture, but that the last time he saw him was when he was 15.

Piers Morgan hit back after his night at the National Television Awards saw him lose in his category, mocked by host Joel Dommett and booed by the audience. The presenter was nominated for the TV Interviews NTA but lost out to Graham Norton.

Piers Morgan has slammed Joel Dommett after the comedian and presenter mocked him while hosting the National Television Awards. Introducing the famous faces at the event Joel, 38, announced: "Piers Morgan is here!" which the crowd reacted to with a mixture of cheers and loud boos.To which Joel continued: "Hey, everyone, say what you like about Piers Morgan..." before turning to introduce documentarian Louis Theroux.

Maya Jama and Stormzy have been snapped enjoying a romantic stroll in Greece as they confirm that they are back together, after months of rumours. The loved-up duo were photographed hand-in-hand, after observant fans realised they were both enjoying a holiday at the same resort in the Aegean. For the occasion, Maya, 29, sported a black bikini top and white midi skirt, accessorising further with a wide-brimmed straw hat and a pair of glamourous Grecian sandals.

The 2023 edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival is drawing to a close after four days of intense industry talks, gossip and Louis Theroux lectures. The halls of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre were buzzing as UK execs, creatives and talent took the chance to get together and talk shop. Here, we outline

Eagle-eyed fans are speculating whether Maya Jama and her ex Stormzy are on holiday together after they shared similar photos to Instagram.The Love Island host, 29, has been documenting her getaway to Greece on her social media, with some fans noticing that her photos seem similar to ones shared by her ex Stormzy. The presenter recently posted a stunning bikini selfie from her getaway and has also been sharing some photos of the resort she’s staying in. Maya shared a clip of herself enjoying a cocktail as well as a shot of a picturesque pool surrounded by Grecian architecture.

The morning after his MacTaggart, Louis Theroux has called out the “right-skewing press” and “vested interests” who want to defund the BBC.

Louis Theroux has criticised TV programme makers at the BBC for avoiding “difficult subjects” and “playing it safe”.Theroux, who is renowned for making cutting edge programmes and documentaries about controversial subjects, said there has been a welcome shift in mindset today so broadcasters such as the BBC are “more thoughtful about representation” and aware of “the need not to wantonly give offence”, which he said he was “fully signed up to”.“But I wonder if there is something else going on as well. That the very laudable aims of not giving offence have created an atmosphere of anxiety that sometimes leads to less confident, less morally complex film-making,” he told the Edinburgh TV Festival (via BBC News).He added: “As a result, programmes about extremists and sex workers and paedophiles might be harder to get commissioned.”The corporation, he went on was “trying to anticipate the latest volleys of criticisms, stampeded by this or that interest group, avoiding offence”.Theroux added: “Often the criticisms come from its own former employees, writing for privately owned newspapers whose proprietors would be all too happy to see their competition eliminated.

Louis Theroux has warned in his Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart address that an “atmosphere of anxiety” is leading to “less confident, less morally complex filmmaking.”

World renowned documentary producer Louis Theroux has candidly opened up to his fans about his ongoing struggle with alopecia, as he issued an update on the condition online. The 53 year old journalist took to Instagram on Tuesday (August 22) where he went on to reveal a new set of bald patches had begun to appear on the top of his head. Alongside a selfie, Louis wrote: “Alopecia update (try to remain calm!): new bald patches are appearing in my “top hair” (the hair on top of my head).” However, rather than be dismayed by the development, the star did cheekily admit there was a silver lining, as he told his followers: “ BUT I can now grow a weird straggly and rather sparse white beard.

Louis Theroux has unveiled a Sky feature documentary exploring the controversial affair between a married female professor and a non-verbal black man with cerebral palsy, which led to one of the most divisive criminal trials of the 21st century.

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has been seen in the first official picture from a new TV drama, where he portrays the depraved TV presenter Jimmy Savile. The 57-year-old Alan Partridge star transforms into the BBC star in a new BBC One drama, The Reckoning.

The shortlist for the National Television Awards has now been revealed as the biggest names of the small screen battle it out for a range of prizes. There are 16 prizes up for grabs at this year's awards.

Stormzy has released a new freestyle track, ‘Angel In The Marble’.The song is Stormzy’s second stand-alone single to be released in recent weeks, following his collaboration with RAYE, ‘The Weekend’.“Now look at me, chiseled like da Vinci reappeared in ‘93,” he raps. “I found my inner Preston and I went and set him free.

Meera Syal is to deliver the Alternative MacTaggart at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

K.J. Yossman Louis Theroux will deliver this year’s James MacTaggart memorial lecture, the flagship address at the Edinburgh TV Festival. The documentary maker, who also founded unscripted production company Mindhouse in 2019, has examined everything from Scientology to porn to neo-Nazis in his films. He has also turned his hand to social media, podcasting and streaming. Theroux will address the challenges broadcasters face in today’s “multi-platform universe,” how he has maintained longevity after a quarter of a century in the broadcasting industry and the pros and cons of the tech revolution we are all living through.