Netflix refuses to pull Russell Brand comedy show that features a disgusting joke about his wife and daughter

Published: 10:09 EST, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 10:18 EST, 11 November 2026 Netflix is refusing to remove a Russell Brand comedy show in which the convicted rapist makes a disgusting joke about his wife and daughter.The streaming service confirmed that it had no intention of removing the 51–year–old comedian and actor from its platform, despite his convictions for rape and sexual assault. Disgraced actor Brand, 51, was jailed for ten years and six months at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.He was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He denied the charges and was acquitted of several other charges. Re:Birth is a stand–up comedy special that was released on Netflix on December 4, 2018. It was filmed at the Hackney Empire in east London and runs for approximately 63 minutes. Netflix has decided to keep Re:Birth available but has stopped actively promoting it. Reports have also suggested that it has been made harder to find through searches for Brand's name. Brand said he was amazed that it had taken so long to get a woman pregnant. Russell Brand made a series of controversial remarks about his wife and daughter during his 2018 Netflix special Re:Birth Brand's Netflix comedy special Re:Birth remains available to stream despite his conviction for rape and sexual assault Netflix says viewers should have the freedom to choose what they watch, despite growing controversy surrounding Brand's comedy specialHe said: 'I've hardly been conservative with sperm. Giving the stuff away like sticky confetti.'The real miracle is that one of them's been allowed to germinate instead of being squandered in a stranger's eyelashes.'Brand then elaborates on the birth of his daughter before making an offensive and controversial joke. He said: 'There ain't nothing like seeing a vagina coming out of a vagina to make you re–evaluate your attitude towards people with vaginas. It's like f***ing Russian dolls in vaginas leading back to the dawn of time!' Brand was convicted last Thursday of raping a woman he met at one of his gigs in 2009. He was also found guilty of sexually assaulting three other women at the peak of his fame between 2004 and 2009. The rape took place at his home address in Hampstead, London.The three other sexual assaults – where Brand forcefully kissed, groped and assaulted the women– took place in a Soho bar in central London, a Channel 4 radio studio and a Capital Radio building. Brand was also accused of two other rape counts and an attempted indecent assault, but was cleared of those charges. A spokesperson for the US streaming company told The Telegraph that giving viewers the freedom to choose what they watch remained a priority. They said: 'We prioritise choice and control for our members: the freedom to watch what, how and when you want, with recommendations and ratings to inform those choices!'Sentencing him, Mr Justice Bennathan branded Brand 'a sexual predator' who had used his fame to prey on fans. He also said the offences, often committed in public, showed Brand's 'staggering arrogance' and that an entourage around Brand 'indulged' in the 'dreadful behaviour'. In total, Brand has been jailed for 10.5 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 2032. How did Russell Brand become a predator? What comes next? Get exclusive insight from The Crime Desk as we talk to police, psychologists, lawyers and more. Sign–up by clicking here.