# Farage appeared on Brand’s podcast after police interviewed him over allegations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/farage-was-guest-on-brand-podcast-after-sexual-assault-investigation-began/
- Published: 2026-11-12T14:30:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T14:48:44+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/nov/12/farage-was-guest-on-brand-podcast-after-sexual-assault-investigation-began
- Topics: Americas, Politics, Software, Technology, UK, World

## Key points

- Farage appeared on Brand’s podcast in July 2024.
- He had previously commented on the allegations against Brand.
- Farage later said he regretted the appearance and backed Goldsmith’s account.

## Summary

Nigel Farage appeared on Russell Brand’s podcast in July 2024, after allegations of sexual assault against Brand had become public and police had interviewed him, but before he was charged. The appearance has drawn attention because Farage had already discussed the allegations publicly and later criticised Labour for associating with Brand.

Farage and Brand spoke about challenging the establishment, while Farage also argued that the West had provoked Russia over Ukraine; the allegations were not raised. A Reform UK spokesperson said Farage regretted appearing and had been brought into the room during a US visit. After Brand was sentenced this week to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, Farage expressed support for former partner Jemima Goldsmith’s account, while also saying such cases were difficult to judge at a distance.

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