Leigh Francis – who's better known under the comedy moniker Keith Lemon – says the allegations against Russell Brand are a "saddening thing for everyone". Earlier this month, Russell, 48, was at the centre of Channel 4's Dispatches investigation, with a number of anonymous women coming forward with accusations of sexual assault or rape between the years of 2006 and 2013 - at the height of Russell's fame.The comedian-turned-activist has strongly denied all allegations against him.