Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis says he 'feels sad' for Russell Brand amid rape allegations
ok.co.ukLeigh Francis – who's better known under the comedy moniker Keith Lemon – says the allegations against Russell Brand are a "saddening thing for everyone".
Earlier this month, Russell, 48, was at the centre of Channel 4's Dispatches investigation, with a number of anonymous women coming forward with accusations of sexual assault or rape between the years of 2006 and 2013 - at the height of Russell's fame.The comedian-turned-activist has strongly denied all allegations against him.
Addressing the claims while speaking to MailOnline at the Radiant Resilience private exhibition in London, former Celebrity Juice host Leigh, 50, shared: "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." Asked whether there's a fear that he himself could ever face similar accusations, Leigh said: "I've been married to the same lady since I was a little boy.
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