Katherine Ryan Faces Resistance Over Criticism of Male Comedian

2023-10-01 22:45:04

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Katherine Ryan says she faced resistance over ‘dangerous male comic’ allegations

The comedian Katherine Ryan recently spoke on Desert Island Discs about a pivotal moment when she addressed a male comedian regarding allegations of predatory behavior.

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Last month, it was reported that Russell Brand, who is currently facing accusations of sexual assault and rape, was dropped from Comedy Central’s Roast Battle in 2018 due to reluctance to be roasted. During the event, Ryan repeatedly accused him of being a “sexual predator,” which was not broadcasted.

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In response, Brand denied the allegations in a YouTube video, asserting that all his relationships have been consensual.

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Ryan's Decision to Confront:

During the recording of BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, which was released on Sunday, Ryan shared that she had grappled with a difficult decision to work with an unnamed male comedian she believed to be a perpetrator of sexual assault. Ryan had made comments about this comedian during an interview with Louis Theroux but chose not to disclose the individual's name.

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Ryan explained that she received significant pushback for withholding the person's identity, as people were more interested in pressuring her to reveal the names of other women involved. Regarding this scrutiny, Ryan stated, “No one’s asking for his name. It’s funny how people go straight to accusing: ‘You’re the problem, you won’t give his name.’ We’re not the problem. I had a choice – I could go to work with someone who I believe to be a perpetrator of sexual assault or I could turn down the job. Those were my options.”

The Confrontation:

Ryan believed the unnamed individual to be dangerous and decided to confront him instead of declining the work opportunity. She shared, “My compromise was: ‘I’m going to go and let him know under no uncertain terms what I think of him. I’m not just going to allow this behavior, I’m not going to let him think that I don’t know and that everybody he works with is just going to let him get away with it.’ So that is the attitude I took into the show. And did I do the right thing or the wrong thing? I still don’t know. But I just felt why should I stay home? He should stay home, but if he’s going to be there, I’m going to be there to tell him what I think.”

When asked about the comedian's response, Ryan mentioned that there was no obvious reaction from him. However, fellow comedians found her actions to be "funny and courageous."

As a Canadian, Ryan attributes her open and transparent style in her comedy routines to her desire to connect with people and be vulnerable.

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