David Walliams and Russell Brand’s ‘Smokescreen’ Joke Comes Back to Haunt Them

Russell Brand and David Walliams joked about pretending to be gay as a ‘smokescreen’ in 2006

The clip has recirculated following the publication of allegations against Walliams, and Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault.

David Walliams and Russell Brand’s ‘Smokescreen’ Joke Comes Back to Haunt Them

Trigger Warning: This article includes discussion of alleged sexual assault, with details. An old clip featuring Russell Brand and David Walliams has resurfaced following Brand’s recent prison sentence. The clip shows the two joking about a gay “smokescreen” during the 2006 premiere of The Russell Brand Show on Channel 4. Russell Brand & David Walliams’ […]

Resurfaced 2006 Clip Shows Russell Brand and David Walliams Joking About a ‘Smokescreen’

A 2006 clip of Russell Brand and David Walliams joking about a gay 'smokescreen' has resurfaced following Brand's 10-year rape sentence and allegations against Walliams.

Russell Brand and David Walliams joked about gay 'smokescreen' tactic that 'works wonderfully well' years before scandals

A video of convicted rapist Russell Brand and comedian David Walliams, who was accused of sexual misconduct, joking about using a gay "smokescreen" has resurfaced amid their scandals.

David Walliams jokes about pretending to be gay as a ‘smokescreen’ in resurfaced clip

David Walliams joked with Russell Brand about pretending to be gay as a “wonderful smokescreen”. Walliams joined Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas as guest on the pilot episode of The Russell Brand Show on Channel 4 in 2006. “You’re like the two gayest straight blokes there are, aren’t you?” Lucas told the pair, to laughter from the audience. “Isn’t it a wonderful smokescreen?” Walliams replied, with Brand adding: “Isn’t it glorious? It works wonderfully well.” Played for laughs at the time, the exchange has taken a different complexion after Walliams was named as the celebrity who sought an injunction to prevent publication of allegations of historical sexual misconduct, a day after Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault. The clip has since been reshared by fans on social media. In a statement, Walliams strongly denied any wrongdoing, saying: “I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law.”

David Walliams and Russell Brand joke about pretending to be gay as a 'smokescreen'

David Walliams and Russell Brand joke about pretending to be gay as a 'smokescreen'