Russell Brand’s life behind bars hit by major roadblock with strict rules

Russell Brand is now reportedly having really hard time in prison, where he is struggling with the food and spending most of his day away from other inmates.

The comedian was taken to HMP Wandsworth on Thursday, November 5, after found guilty of rape and sexual attacks on four women.

Since his arrival, people who have visited the prison have shared what their family members have told them about life inside.

One woman, however, said her partner spends around 23 hours a day locked in his cell because the prison does not have enough staff.

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She also said prisoners are not always given food that matches their needs. Her partner is vegetarian but has been served chicken, also adding that he was given pork despite being Muslim.

Brand, meanwhile, is also said to be unhappy with meals. One visitor told the Mirror that her boyfriend heard from other prisoners that the comedian was finding the food difficult to eat and was not enjoying it.

There are also claims that Brand is being kept separate from other inmates. One visitor, moreover, shared that her son was told that nobody was allowed to see or speak to him.

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Another claimed Brand asked to move to the main prison area but was placed in isolation.

The prison has faced complaints about its poor state before as well. A 2024 report found rats, dirty cells, broken furniture and problems with hot water and heating.