Russell Brand’s Alleged Inappropriate Behavior on Endemol Shows Was Tolerated as ‘Russell Being Russell’ and Not ‘Adequately Addressed,’ Banijay Report Finds
variety.comEllise Shafer A Banijay investigation into the bombshell allegations against Russell Brand found that during his time on shows produced by Endemol, informal complaints about the comedian’s alleged inappropriate behavior were not “adequately addressed.” The investigation, conducted by law firm Lewis Silkin, notes that while no formal complaints were made against Brand during the production of “Big Brother’s Big Mouth,” “Kings of Comedy” and “Big Brother’s Celebrity Hijack” from 2004 to 2008, concerns had been raised by members of staff regarding his behavior, particularly in relation to “him asking runners to obtain phone numbers of audience members and female crew members feeling uncomfortable or intimidated.” “Brand was known to be very flirtatious with many of the women he worked with or came into contact with.
He would frequently wear just his underwear in his dressing room and would sometimes be naked in front of Endemol staff,” the report states.
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