Lauren Harries claimed Russell Brand ‘used her for sex’ during their alleged affair.
The antiques expert, 45, has long claimed she had an affair with the provocative comedian, 48, who is at the center of a sex scandal after a Dispatches exposé exposed allegations of misconduct, rape and sexual assault – all of which he denies.
Comments about their ‘six-month relationship’, which Brand has always firmly rejected, have now resurfaced, with Lauren detailing his disturbing treatment.
She said: ‘I don’t think Russell wanted to be seen with me so we didn’t go out. We had our moments, but he can’t admit it. It took at least six months. Let’s just say he liked the bedroom department, but that was all I was good for.”
Referring to her fame as a children’s antiques expert on Terry Wogan’s talk show, Brand has said: ‘Lauren’s claims are as fraudulent as her evaluation of Ming vases on Wogan. And before she starts, I haven’t had sex with a Ming vase or Wogan either.’
Shock: Lauren Harries claimed Russell Brand ‘used her for sex’ during their alleged affair (the duo pictured on Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit On The Side in 2006)
Shock: She claimed he was known for sleeping with women and then getting them fired or thrown out of jail (Russell in 2014)
Claims: Lauren made further claims about the highly controversial affair, telling The Mirror in 2013: ‘It was 8.15pm, usually my time to change into a negligee and cuddle up with my picnic, but tonight was different’
In 2015, Lauren released a single All Dressed Up, which she claimed was written about her affair with the comedian, who she met on Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit On The Side, which he presented after her appearance on the main show in 2006.
Speaking about the single, she said: ‘It’s about being dressed up to go out, then being stopped by a man, feeling embarrassed and crying about it. Russell Brand inspired me to write it. He left me all dressed up and nowhere to go…
‘I don’t think Russell wanted to be seen with me so we didn’t go out. We had our moments, but he can’t admit it. It took at least six months. Let’s just say he liked the bedroom department, but that’s it! That was all I was good for.”
Lauren made further claims about the highly controversial affair, telling The Mirror in 2013: ‘It was 8.15pm, usually my time to change into a negligee and cuddle up with my picnic, but tonight was different…
‘I had a date tonight. I had little experience dating men in Britain. Once they knew who I was, they were put off, not because of my little fame, but because I was a man. Is this too much for a man to accept?
“I knew it would take a man of real consciousness and strength to take me on.”
She later tweeted: ‘I had sex with Russell Brand in one of Endemol’s (Big Brother production company) cheap hotels. Even though Russell thinks he’s Jesus, believe me girls, he’s not.’ Brand repeatedly denied her claims.
Ouch: Lauren later said, “After sex, he liked to watch old clips of himself. It wasn’t exactly very romantic. He liked to look at himself all the time.”
Lauren later said: ‘After sex he liked to watch old clips of himself. It wasn’t exactly very romantic. He liked to constantly look at himself.’
Russell is facing a slew of historic sexual assault allegations.
The allegations emerged from a joint investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches, which revealed a litany of accusations against the comedian turned wellness influencer.
He was subsequently dropped by a charity dedicated to ending violence against women, in light of the allegations made by the two media outlets.
In the wake of the allegations, the Metropolitan Police said it will speak to the media to investigate Brand’s alleged treatment of women, but added that the force has currently ‘not received any reports in connection with’ the allegations of sexual assault. described in detail in the article or documentary.
The BBC and Channel 4, for which Brand previously worked, have investigated his behavior following the allegations.
In a new statement today, a BBC spokesperson said: ‘The documentary and associated reports contain serious allegations spanning a number of years. Russell Brand worked on BBC radio programs between 2006 and 2008 and we are urgently investigating the issues raised.”
Denial: Brand has lashed out at ‘aggressive’ media claims as he insisted all relationships he had ‘during his time of promiscuity’ were ‘consensual’ in 2 minute 45 second monologue
Channel 4 has also said it is conducting its own internal investigation following allegations about Brand.
The statement added: ‘We will write to all our current suppliers to remind them of their responsibilities under our Code of Conduct, as we are committed to ensuring our sector has a safe, inclusive and professional working environment.’
Two of the women in Channel 4’s Dispatches, which aired on Saturday evening, said they felt production companies had ‘enabled’ Brand’s behaviour.
Meanwhile, Brand has received support from controversial public figures, with the likes of Elon Musk, Andrew Tate and Laurence Fox all appearing to back the comedian as he claimed he was the victim of a ‘coordinated media attack’.
Billionaire tech mogul Musk, self-proclaimed misogynist Tate and actor and political activist Fox threw their support behind Brand, while fellow comedians like Jo Caulfield, Sofie Hagen and Daniel Sloss appeared to turn their backs on him.
There is nothing to indicate that Russell Brand insulted Lauren Harries.
Hurt: He was subsequently dropped by a charity committed to ending violence against women in light of the allegations published by the two media outlets