Piers Morgan confronts Russell Brand over Megyn Kelly Show confession

Piers Morgan confronted Russell Brand over the comedian’s admission that he slept with a 16-year-old when he was 30.

A teaser for Brand’s appearance on Morgan’s show includes a clip from his recent Megyn Kelly Show interview, where he called the encounter exploitative.

Brand's interview with Morgan will be available to watch on Friday 6pm (BST) / 1pm (EST).

Speaking to Megyn Kelly, Russell Brand said, “In Europe and in the United Kingdom where I’m from, the age of consent is 16 and I did sleep with a 16-year-old when I was 30. But when I was 30, I was a very different person. I was a lot younger and I was an immature 30-year-old.”

Brand added, "I recognized that my sexual conduct in the past was selfish. I did not apply enough consideration, barely any I suppose...really, to how that sex was affecting other people." 

In February 2026, Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court to two additional charges of rape and sexual assault nearly two decades ago.

Brand, once one of Britain's most high-profile broadcasters and former husband of US. singer Katy Perry, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London and denied accusations of raping one woman and sexually assaulting a second woman in 2009.

Brand was a regular on British screens in the 2000s. He was known for his flamboyant style and appearance, and also worked as a radio presenter for the BBC.

He also starred in a number of films including "Get Him to the Greek" in 2010, the same year he married Perry. They divorced in 2012 after 14 months of marriage.

By the early 2020s, Brand had faded from mainstream culture and has since largely appeared online, airing his views on US politics and free speech.