Russell Brand resigned from the BBC

[Xarea]

Russell Brand has resigned.

The move comes after the comedian was suspended today from his Radio 2 show.

Russell and fellow DJ Jonathan Ross were both sent home following complaints over prank calls the pair made to Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter.

Russell said in a statement: "I have apologised to Andrew Sachs for the rude messages I left on 18th October."

"I have loved working for the BBC and am very proud of the shows myself.

I got a bit caught up in the moment and forgot that at the core of the rude comments were the real feelings of a beloved and brilliant comic actor and a very sweet and big-hearted young woman.

Apologies are owed to all loyal listeners of the show, who enjoyed its shambolic spirit and anarchy and will be upset that it cannot continue.

I take complete responsibility and offer nothing but love and contrition. I hope now that Jonathan and the BBC will endure less forensic wrath."

Russell signed off the statement with a simple "Hare Krishna".

http://showbiz.sky.com/russell-i-resign

[Rozi]

Shame, my mum loved that show. Tbh, from what i've listened to what he did wasn't that bad compared "/

[Hayd93]

Good finally we may get a good presenter for his slot on radio 2. I hate him with a passion.

Worst presenter on radio 2 i always turn off when his show starts.

[friday]

Finally!
Hated Russel imo.
But nice to say sorry.

[Jahova]

I hated him, stupid show-off.

[William93]

I never minded him, but now that I've heard what he did, I've been put right off him.

[friday]

Good decision never-the-less

[Wayne]

I hate Russell Brand, good riddance.

[Earthquake]

Why to do people have to be so sad, the show was well funny, its just abit of fun!

[Barmi]

I don't suppose anyone ever heard Ollie's prank phonecalls? :rolleyes: Funny for sure, but worse than poor Mr. Brand's actions. Ah well, good luck to him with what he has lined up in the US. :)

[Access]

Never listened to his show before but when I've seen him on TV hes annoying as **** so good news I guess.

[PaulMacC]

He is bare funny, shame.

[joshuar]

Can't believe how much this has been blown out of proportion. I mean it's just some prank calls, which they have apologised for and the guy has accepted.

I just laughed when Gordon Brown got involved, sort out the ecomony before a few rude phone messages.

Russell Brand will do fine anyway, he's got the states now and his stand-up. Shame it came to this though.

[friday]

Can't believe how much this has been blown out of proportion. I mean it's just some prank calls, which they have apologised for and the guy has accepted.

I just laughed when Gordon Brown got involved, sort out the ecomony before a few rude phone messages.

Russell Brand will do fine anyway, he's got the states now and his stand-up. Shame it came to this though.
true bout the gordon bit

[Malachy]

Always hated him. Not funny at all to me, any of the stuff he does.

[Zak]

good he's an idiot

[Christian]

YAY! He's such an idiot. I remember when he got fired from MTV for dressing up to work as Osama Bin Laden a few days after 9/11. He's a waste of taxpayers money.

[Nereo]

I kinda liked him, never listend to that Radio 2 show though

[clueless]

He was a natural channel 4 guy anyways

[Captain]

I hate Russel Brand with a passion. I honestly don't get what people see in him, he's not funny at all. He's just a scruffy little rat. Im glad he's gone, and I heard he's going to America which should be good. He'll make one wrong move and he'll get a good smack.

[xBenxx]

Russell was a pure legend!

[cocaine]

i love russell, absolute genius.

[Minstrels]

I've never liked him, looks like he needs a shower, shave and a hair cut.

[friday]

I hated him, annoying && thick.

[Blue]

I quite liked him. Tbh, they should fire whoever allowed it to be broadcast (pre-recorded show)

[friday]

Truetrue