Bear Grylls, Russell Brand and the celebrity Alpha course circle

Russell Brand hugs Bear Grylls in the River Thames after being baptised in a bid to ‘leave behind his sins’

Russell Brand has been pictured hugging his friend Bear Grylls in the River Thames moments after he was baptised.

Bear Grylls, Russell Brand and the celebrity Alpha course circle

The former TV star has been baptised with the help of the adventurer. He has found God — and possibly some new friends

Bear Grylls ‘helped baptise Russell Brand’ in River Thames

Comedian claims chief scout assisted with the religious ceremony and describes experience as ‘profound’