Jo Whiley recalls discomforting message from jailed Russell Brand
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Radio presenter Jo Whiley said she cried when Russell Brand was sentenced to 10½ years for rape and sexual assault.
Radio presenter Jo Whiley said she cried when Russell Brand was sentenced this week after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. The Essex-born comedian, 51, received a sentence of 10 and a half years for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Whiley discussed the verdict on her Dig It podcast with fellow broadcaster Zoe Ball, calling the trial 'extraordinarily important' for women. She said she was with her 18-year-old daughter Coco when the sentence was announced, describing the moment as 'seismic'. She reflected on the broader impact: 'It's for every woman who's ever been at the hands of somebody who's abused them – whether it's sexual or otherwise.'
Whiley recalled a personal interaction with Brand that now disturbs her. She said Brand had signed her show book when appearing as a guest, but wrote something that makes her 'shudder'. In the inscription, he referred to her as a 'Milf', a comment she found inappropriate in retrospect.
Whiley emphasised the collective emotional response to Brand's conviction among women. She described feeling that the verdict brought up difficult experiences for many: 'We all have experienced, or know people have experienced, something like this. Yesterday just brought everything up, I think, for everyone.' She noted that the reaction extended beyond women, saying there was 'this massive empathy amongst women and from men as well'.
How it is being reported
- Popular radio host recounts message from Russell Brand which makes her ‘shudder’Jo Whiley says she cried after Russell Brand was jailed for 10½ years for rape and sexual assault, recalling a message from the disgraced comedian on air.Colchester Gazette · 13 Nov, 20:31
- Popular radio host recounts message from Russell Brand which makes her ‘shudder’Jo Whiley says she cried after Russell Brand was jailed for 10½ years for rape and sexual assault, recalling a message from the disgraced comedian on air.Echo (Basildon) · 13 Nov, 20:31
- Popular radio host recounts message from Russell Brand which makes her ‘shudder’Jo Whiley says she cried after Russell Brand was jailed for 10½ years for rape and sexual assault, recalling a message from the disgraced comedian on air.Brentwood Guardian · 13 Nov, 20:31
In this story: Jo Whiley · Russell Brand · Zoe Ball · BBC Radio 2 · Essex
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