Noel Fielding has said he is 'horrified and deeply disturbed' to hear of Russell Brand 's crimes in a statement following the comedian's criminal convictions.

On Monday, Russell was sentenced to ten years and six months in prison after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

Now, Noel, 53, who appeared to be his good friend, has addressed their close on-screen relationship, calling it a "professional relationship, rather than a personal one."

The Bake Off host told The Sun: "I was horrified and deeply disturbed to learn of Russell Brand's crimes, which I was completely unaware of until they became public…

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