Russell Brand has been moved to a main wing at HMP Wandsworth, where inmates are reportedly both "excited" and "angry" about his presence, according to a source speaking to the BBC.
The 51-year-old is serving a 10-year and six-month prison sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault last week. The source said Brand was "remarkably well considering the circumstances" following his transfer.
Inmates React to Brand's Arrival
A member of staff at the London prison said there had been "much excitement" among inmates about his arrival, as well as "some anger." They described the atmosphere, saying: "Prisons are boring and Russell Brand being in their space has given them some fun - they've been slamming on cell doors and shouting out his name. He is a rapist, so there's also been some anger about what he's done."
The reactions come as Brand begins his sentence at the category B prison, which holds around 1,600 inmates.
Judge's Sentencing Remarks
On Monday, Mr Justice Bennathan sentenced Brand, describing his "staggering arrogance." The judge said: "About 20 years ago Russell Brand, you were becoming famous, you were clever, and in many people's eyes you were funny and charismatic… You had also become a sexual predator."
He added that Brand had displayed "casual arrogant disregard for any woman's right to say no to you."
Former Inmate Warns of 'Hell on Earth'
Chris Atkins, who served eight months at HMP Wandsworth, warned that Brand faces "hell on Earth" at the prison. Atkins said: "The first month is hands-down the worst. The mental shock is absolutely colossal. It was colossal for me and it's going to be 10 times worse for him because of the nature of his offences and the height from which he's fallen."
He added: "He has to come to terms with it and the pure physical shock of suddenly being trapped in a dungeon for weeks on end with nobody to talk to most of the time is ghastly."
