Russell Brand has been widely ridiculed online after struggling for over 90 seconds to locate a Bible passage during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. The former comedian, who faces trial later this year over allegations of rape and sexual assault, was asked about taking a Bible to his court hearing in February.
Morgan questioned Brand about the relevant passages from the Bible that he had been reading in Southwark Crown Court. Brand replied, 'It was this from Isiah,' before spending nearly two minutes searching in silence. Eventually, he admitted, 'I can't actually find the verse that I had that day but this is good enough. This is from Isiah 12.'
The awkward moment was mocked by viewers on social media. One wrote, 'This is so painful to watch. Piers Morgan asked Russell Brand to read the passages that were relevant to him when he brought his Bible into court.' Another described it as 'one of the most painfully awkward exchanges' of the week.
During the interview, Brand also spoke about his past relationship with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30, calling his actions 'morally and spiritually wrong' while noting they were legal. He is due to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court on October 12 over charges brought by six women, which he denies.
