2023-09-19 01:35:02
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Emily Maitlis Joins the Criticism Against Russell Brand Four Years After Admitting Her Attraction to Him
Television presenter Emily Maitlis has recently joined the growing number of critics of Russell Brand. This comes four years after Maitlis admitted in her memoirs that she was strongly attracted to the controversial comedian.

Flirting with Russell Brand
Maitlis revealed in her memoirs that she flirted with Brand during a BBC Newsnight interview. She was captivated by his tight leather trousers and unbuttoned white shirt, which exposed his chest hair. She described being instantly smitten by him, stating, "He has me at 'hello'."
A Memorable Encounter
During their encounter, Brand asked Maitlis to pose for a photo with him, which she eagerly agreed to, even though it was for Twitter. Maitlis noted that she was already infatuated with Brand within just a minute of meeting him.


Pictured: Emily Maitlis. She describes flirting with Brand after he arrived late for a BBC Newsnight interview
Mixed Opinions
While Maitlis was charmed by Brand, her former BBC colleague, Nick Robinson, had a different view. Robinson commented on Brand's political views being promoted by Newsnight, the New Statesman, and The Guardian. In 2015, when Brand refused to be interviewed by Robinson, the BBC journalist referred to him as a "sanctimonious t***".

Additionally, when Brand was being considered as a possible Prince's Trust ambassador for youth appeal, Prince Charles decided against it due to Brand's controversial behavior.

Pictured: Russell Brand. King Charles had a narrow escape when Brand was mooted as a possible Prince's Trust ambassador for his appeal to youth

Russell Brand's Former Flame
It remains to be seen what Russell Brand's ex-girlfriend, Jemima Goldsmith, thinks about the recent controversy. During their one-year relationship, Goldsmith publicly expressed her love for Brand. On his 39th birthday, she tweeted, "Happy birthday... you beautiful diamond encrusted revolutionary. I love you." However, they ended their relationship just three months later.

Pictured: Jemima Goldsmith, ex-girlfriend of Russell Brand. On his 39th birthday, Jemima tweeted: 'Happy birthday... you beautiful diamond encrusted revolutionary. I love you.' They split three months later

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