British television presenter Jonathan Ross has stated that he is "horrified" by recent sexual misconduct allegations against David Walliams and the rape conviction of Russell Brand.
In a public statement issued following joint reports published by ITV News and The Guardian, Ross acknowledged that he was previously on friendly terms with both men. However, he emphasized that he was genuinely unaware of their conduct at the time. Walliams has strongly denied all allegations against him, while Brand was sentenced to prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault.
The disclosures have prompted wider scrutiny across the UK media industry. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described the allegations against Walliams as part of a long-standing pattern of abused power within entertainment, emphasizing the need for robust workplace protections and safer reporting avenues for whistleblowers.
