nuNov 12, 2026, 09:20

Netflix will not remove Russell Brand comedy special, pubic hair removed from museum

Netflix will retain Russell Brand's 2018 comedy special on its platform but has removed it from search results following the comedian's conviction for sexual assault. Meanwhile, Meta has deactivated Brand's social media accounts, and a London museum has removed a display containing his pubic hair.

Netflix has decided to keep Russell Brand's 2018 comedy special, Re:Birth, on its streaming platform despite the comedian's recent conviction for sexual assault offenses, which resulted in a 10.5-year prison sentence. Although the special remains available, Netflix has removed it from search results and viewing recommendations, citing a commitment to user choice. In contrast, Meta has taken a firmer stance by permanently deleting Brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts for failing to comply with community guidelines. Brand continues to maintain a presence on X, where he criticized Meta's decision.

In addition to these digital consequences, the controversy surrounding the comedian has reached physical venues. The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London removed a display featuring Brand's pubic hair, which had been a museum piece for a decade. The museum's owner, Viktor Wynd, stated that he immediately removed the item from his collection, asserting that the comedian no longer belongs in his establishment following the criminal convictions.

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