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Bear Grylls breaks silence on why he's supporting scandal-hit Russell Brand amid sexual assault allegations
Last year a Dispatches documentary on Channel 4 exposed allegations of sexual assaults during the height of his fame, as part of an investigation with The Sunday Times and The Times.
The adventurer, 49, who has long been a devout Christian, was pictured embracing the comedian in the River Thames after his baptism in April and has now spoken out about supporting his friend and the allegations for the first time. Russell, 49, faced serious accusations including rape and sexual assault when four women made allegations - he later announced that he had been baptised, with his friend Bear present, Brand had previously confirmed on social media Grylls, who is a Chief Scout, 'and my mate Joe' joined him for the traditional ceremony which dates back to the seventh century.
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