[Simon Rodgers]

The story is here: -
http://tv.uk.msn.com/features/brands...ssus-questions

What can be said that doesn't appear there? Russel Brand really is pathetic. He can upset people but hates it back and he isn't even funny.

Why doesn't get lost from our media? There's much better things for the media to focus on like the test card!

Any chance we can see the footage of this moron getting shown up for the scum he is?

[Blondie X]

Sorry but I fail to see your point. He got a bit arsey because he didn't want to discuss something that is still raw on a tv talk show? So what? That's normal imo. If that makes him *scum* then there are a lot of pther people who must be *scum* too by your definition because a lot of people would have reacted in a similar way.

Or could it just be a poor reason to have a dig at someone you don't like?

[Dakota.]

Originally Posted by Simon Rodgers

The story is here: -
http://tv.uk.msn.com/features/brands...ssus-questions

What can be said that doesn't appear there? Russel Brand really is pathetic. He can upset people but hates it back and he isn't even funny.

Why doesn't get lost from our media? There's much better things for the media to focus on like the test card!

Any chance we can see the footage of this moron getting shown up for the scum he is?

Bit harsh, the man still clearly isn't over it, I'd be upset too if a recent heartbreak got brought up without me knowing during a television interview. You may not like him but he has emotional feelings like any other human being.

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by Blondie X

Sorry but I fail to see your point. He got a bit arsey because he didn't want to discuss something that is still raw on a tv talk show? So what? That's normal imo. If that makes him *scum* then there are a lot of pther people who must be *scum* too by your definition because a lot of people would have reacted in a similar way.

Or could it just be a poor reason to have a dig at someone you don't like?

No, he is scum because he likes it when he is dishing out dirt at other people but when he gets it back he whines like a baby.

Just who is he anyway? Some sort of god? No I don't think so.

He should have "politely" changed the subject or spoken to Norton before the show if he did not want it discussed that way the matter is dealt with and there would have been no fuss. But then again he likes a bit of fuss don't he?

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by Dakota.

Bit harsh, the man still clearly isn't over it, I'd be upset too if a recent heartbreak got brought up without me knowing during a television interview. You may not like him but he has emotional feelings like any other human being.

Like Andrew Sachs has you mean? He got shown up a treat when Brand saw fit to air them.

Okay I never heard it myself but his Radio 2 shows were really the worst. One of the few radio shows I've had to turn off.

The only good thing about the Sachs saga was that this talentless fool quit his job, saving the BBC money and airspace.

[Sweet FA]

Didn't see this as I can't watch anything with him (or his ex for that matter) on but why should his relationship, failed or otherwise, be off-limits on a CHAT SHOW? If he's such a sensitive flower, perhaps he should avoid all until he's 'better'. Idiot.

[MrMeatAndPotato]

I'm inclined to agree with Brand on this one... did Norton quiz Katy Perry on it? I don't really see the fairness in that.

[Delboy219]

Russell, some of us have real problems. You at least got to bang Katy Perry. Save the waterworks for your yank therapist.

Many thanks.
Derek

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by MrMeatAndPotato

I'm inclined to agree with Brand on this one... did Norton quiz Katy Perry on it? I don't really see the fairness in that.

Well Brand wasn't on first which is why Norton said he asked him when he was. That was his reasoning.

Like I said, why didn't he ask Norton beforehand NOT to mention it? These shows are not as live and spontaneous as people think. They still need to prepare.

[goldiloks]

Originally Posted by Dakota.

Bit harsh, the man still clearly isn't over it, I'd be upset too if a recent heartbreak got brought up without me knowing during a television interview. You may not like him but he has emotional feelings like any other human being.

I agree. No one knows the reason they split and they both seem to have shown dignity over it. Why then would he want to share with the GBP something that must feel raw.

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by goldiloks

I agree. No one knows the reason they split and they both seem to have shown dignity over it. Why then would he want to share with the GBP something that must feel raw.

How is going in a strop showing dignity? Besides anyone with half a brain would have seen it was a sham marriage to start with. Unless of course Mr Brand would care to shed some light on it, hence the questions. I guess it's something we'll never really know.

[Betty Britain]

From what I have read (didn't see interview) Brand got upset because his mother was in tears and he asked Norton to stop talking about it and he didn't. So as far as I'm concerned he was right to be a bit p.. off with Norton

[Glowbot]

I've never seen Brand as an intentionally hurtful guy, Sachsgate included. Silly? yes, mean no.
He does strike me as a little damaged in general, truth be told, and indeed anyone would if they just went through a divorce. He copes through comedy with his past, which even if you don't like it is at least honest, and does leave himself vulnerable.
Some things you can't joke about sometimes and even if he could talk about it, he upset his mother and it's right of him to not accept that.
I don't see the entertainment value of prying in to someone's private life anyway.

Strange thing to have a go at someone because they showed they were human OP.

[MJS]

I thought all the questions (and probably some of the replies) were sorted out backstage before the show even begins.

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by Glowbot

I don't see the entertainment value of prying in to someone's private life anyway.

So what was all that about the publically aired messages to Andrew Sachs then?

Strange thing to have a go at someone because they showed they were human OP.

The man clearly has double standards. If he was human he would have shown it by NOT trying to show up the likes of Andrew Sachs just to make himself look good.

Mr Sachs has more talent in his little finger than Brand could ever dream of.

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by MJS

I thought all the questions (and probably some of the replies) were sorted out backstage before the show even begins.

That's why I'm suprised the upset was allowed to happen. Mind you Russel Brand always was an attention seeker.

[Sadeyed]

I think the OP has a point.

Russell Brand took pleasure in publicly humiliating Andrew Sachs on air (of course that was all in the name of humor ), but someone touches on his private life and he takes the huff.

My thoughts are if you can't take it then don't dish it out.

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by Glowbot

I've never seen Brand as an intentionally hurtful guy, Sachsgate included.

Oh any why did he quit the BBC while the investigation was going on? Rossy didn't, he stuck it out til the end so even thought Rossy was as much to blame, he retained some dignity. I can't even remember Brand apologising.

[Big Boy Barry]

Russell Brand forfeited his right to be offended and upset when he and Wibble decided to prank an old man about banging his grand-daughter. You can't be "edgy" when it suits you, then precious when it doesn't.

[Delboy219]

Originally Posted by Big Boy Barry

You can't be "edgy" when it suits you, then precious when it doesn't.

Spot on. May as well end the thread now.

[Chip Popple]

Oh are people still going on about Sachsgate?

It's not as if RB got away with it, both him and JR were punished, and Andrew Sachs said he received personal letters of apology from them both.

[JasonWatkins]

Wow .. still harping on about something that happened 4 years ago. But then I guess I shouldn't be surprised. People still bring up Cheryl Cole's assault conviction from nearly ten years ago as a stick to bash her with.

To be honest, I can't see how this story is true. Sure, it probably happened, but I can't escape a feeling that it's all been misunderstood. Russell rarely, if ever, gets angry in public about anything and I can't honestly see him having a go at Norton on camera - in a comedic, jokey way, sure, but not, as some papers have claimed, in a "furious" way.

[GOGO2]

Originally Posted by Simon Rodgers

Oh any why did he quit the BBC while the investigation was going on? Rossy didn't, he stuck it out til the end so even thought Rossy was as much to blame, he retained some dignity. I can't even remember Brand apologising.

So Ross retained some dignaty by clinging on to his job but Brand apolagises (yes he did apolagise) AND resigns but he's worse??? LOL

Did you actually listen to the show? It was actually Ross who was egging brand on, but anyway... They behaved like a couple of naughty school boys but it wasn't malicious. The media went mental, a man lost his job and we all moved on...

[GOGO2]

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

To be honest, I can't see how this story is true. Sure, it probably happened, but I can't escape a feeling that it's all been misunderstood. Russell rarely, if ever, gets angry in public about anything and I can't honestly see him having a go at Norton on camera - in a comedic, jokey way, sure, but not, as some papers have claimed, in a "furious" way.

Yep, theres people who love the idea of Russel Brand being a complete bastard and making a fool of himself over this.

Lets wait n see... I'm assuming it will be shown on tele at some point?

Behind all the naughtiness theres actually a really decent bloke there, that always comes across in interviews.

[Simon Rodgers]

Originally Posted by GOGO2

So Ross retained some dignaty by clinging on to his job but Brand apolagises (yes he did apolagise) AND resigns but he's worse??? LOL

Did you actually listen to the show? It was actually Ross who was egging brand on, but anyway... They behaved like a couple of naughty school boys but it wasn't malicious. The media went mental, a man lost his job and we all moved on...

Resigning in cases like this is normally a sign of defiance. He knew he was wrong and jumped before he was pushed but if he stuck it out he would have seen that there was no need because Rossy wasn't sacked.