Keith Lemon breaks silence on Russell Brand scandal

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Keith Lemon has finally broken his silence over the sexual assault allegations against friend Russell Brand.The Celebrity Juice star - whose real name is Leigh Francis - said he felt 'sad' for both Brand and the women involved.Brand, 48, has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse at the height of his fame in an investigation carried out by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches - which he strongly denies, reports the Mirror.Speaking to MailOnline, comedian Leigh said: "I promised myself I wouldn't comment on it - it's just sad, isn't it?

It's a saddening thing for everyone. It's sad for the ladies, it's sad for his family and it's sad for him."Admitting his dears of being cancelled, he said: "It's easy to offend loads of people," he insisting that he doesn't ever worry about being hit with similar claims to those Brand is facing due to his long-term partnership and marriage. "I've been married to the same lady since I was a little boy," he said of his wife, Jill Carter. "I met my wife when I was 19, and I got married when I was 30 to the same lady, so there's no worry about me getting cancelled for that.'Leigh was born and raised in Leeds and married his childhood sweetheart Jill in 2002 at Allerton Castle in North Yorkshire.The pair have two daughters together, Matilda and Dolly and unlike Leigh, beauty therapist Jill lives life outside of the spotlight.

In July, the loved-up made a rare joint appearance at sport agency YRDS' launch party in Covent Garden as they socialised with other celebrities including JLS' Marvin Humes and presenter Natalie Pinkham.

It's widely known that Jill prefers venturing out with her other half when he isn't playing his alter-ego, so they can act like a