He strongly denies criminal wrongdoing.
Three sources close to theFulwell 73production saidRoast BattlejudgeKatherine Ryanturned the heat on Brand a number of times during filming.
Her allegations did not make the final edit.
Russell Brand with Katherine Ryan and Jimmy Carr on ‘Roast Battle.‘Comedy Central
Brand vehemently denies the claims and has said all of his relationships were consensual.
Deadline has confirmed with multiple sources that she was referring to Brand andRoast Battle.
One person familiar with the matter said Brand was absolutely furious at being targeted by Ryan.
Two other sources said he demanded that producers protect him from being roasted by his fellow comedians.
He didnt feel he was fair game.
Brand was replaced by Jonathan Ross forRoast Battles second season.
Brand has not responded to Deadlines request for comment.
A representative for Ryan declined to comment.
Fulwell 73 did not have a comment at the time of publication.
Roast Battlewas Brands last significant recurring role on a UK show.
Brand received astanding ovation at a gig in Londonon the day the allegations were first reported.
Hispreemptive denial videohas been viewed 65M times on X.
