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Headline: Bear Grylls defends decision to support scandal-hit Russell Brand
Caption: The 50-year-old adventurer raised eyebrows in April when he was involved in Brand's baptism as the Get Him To The Greek star converted to Christianity. Last year, an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4's Dispatches issued allegations from a number of women claiming Brand had committed sexual assault and emotional abuse against them - accusations he has strenuously denied. In an interview with Confidential, Bear has defended standing firm with Brand, saying, "Russell, you know, it was a privilege to stand beside him as he was getting baptised…”
Keywords: CPS1671659,Bear Grylls,Russell Brand,Get Him To The Greek,Christian,Christianity,The Sunday Times,The Times,Channell 4's Dispatches,Sexual Assault,Confidential,GQ,Digital Rights Only
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