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<\/p>\nGood Morning Britain\u2019s Susanna Reid was quick to shut down a controversial discussion about Russell Brand\u2019s recent sexual abuse allegations in a tense interview with Andrew Pierce. <\/p>\n
During Tuesday\u2019s visit (September 19) to the ITV studios, the 52-year-old broadcaster welcomed viewers to the morning news programme with her co-host Richard Madeley. <\/p>\n
The presenting duo discussed some of the biggest stories hitting the headlines which included the response to the explosive Dispatches documentary which aired over the weekend.<\/p>\n
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It didn\u2019t take long before things turned frosty in the studio after the GB News star, 62, joined the pair to discuss his recent clash with co-anchor Beverley Turner.<\/p>\n
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Throughout their 15-minute segment, Pierce and 49-year-old Turner locked horns over the shocking abuse allegations Russell Brand is currently tackling.<\/p>\n
On Saturday (September 15), the actor and comedian, 48, was accused of rape, sexual assault and physical and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013 during the height of his fame.<\/p>\n
The tell-all Channel 4 Dispatches documentary, Russell Brand: Hiding in Plain Sight, was made in conjunction with The Times and The Sunday Times.<\/p>\n
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Since the special hit the airwaves, Brand has taken to his YouTube channel to shut down these claims and insisted all his relationships have been consensual.<\/p>\n
Pierce was astounded after Turner branded the actor a \u201chero\u201d in a post shortly after the news broke online.<\/p>\n
It didn\u2019t take long before the pair came to blows live on air, but it was something Pierce said during his appearance that prompted the broadcaster to shut down the interview.<\/p>\n
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As they chatted about the allegations, Pierce chillingly remarked@ \u201cI was told yesterday that it's the tip of the iceberg.\u201d<\/p>\n
Richard couldn\u2019t help but confirm: \u201cYou were told that?\u201d to which Pierce replied: \u201cYep\u201d before Susanna changed the topic, adding: \u201cUntil allegations come out, we just don\u2019t know what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turning now to Turner\u2019s comments about Brand, Pierce told the presenting duo: \u201cIt was offensive and insulting \u2013 what about the four women who made these serious allegations? We all know how difficult it is for women to go to the authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Since The Times published its bombshell investigation on Saturday, the outlet has reportedly been contacted by \u201cseveral women\u201d.<\/p>\n
Brand has been accused by several women, including one who claimed she was just 16 years old at the time.<\/p>\n
He has also been accused of pursuing audience members for sex while presenting Big Brother spin-off shows EFourum and Big Brother\u2019s Big Mouth on Channel 4. while other allegations relate to when he was a radio presenter for the BBC.<\/p>\n
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Following the documentary, BBC and Channel 4 have launched their own investigations while a women\u2019s charity has cut ties with the actor.<\/p>\n
Brand worked for the BBC between 2006 and 2008, until he stepped down after a controversial prank to call to Andrew Sachs with Jonathan Ross which was later dubbed Sachsgate.<\/p>\n
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