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Rosie O’Donnell rips Megyn Kelly over reaction to Russell Brand’s 10-year prison sentence

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Bueno, A. (2026, November 11). Rosie O’Donnell rips Megyn Kelly over reaction to Russell Brand’s 10-year prison sentence. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/11/celebrity-news/rosie-odonnell-rips-megyn-kelly-over-reaction-to-russell-brands-10-year-prison-sentence/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-11 · by Antoinette Bueno

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Rosie O’Donnell criticized Megyn Kelly’s comments on Threads about Russell Brand’s sentence for sexual offenses, calling Kelly derogatory names in response. Kelly had expressed outrage over the ten-and-a-half-year prison term given to Brand, arguing it was disproportionate and indicative of a double standard in UK justice. The sentencing occurred after a month-long trial where Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2009. Meanwhile, Brand is currently serving his sentence at HMP Wandsworth, which has been described by official watchdog reports as severely overcrowded with inadequate conditions that pose risks to inmates' health and safety.
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Rosie O’Donnell criticized Megyn Kelly over her reaction to Russell Brand's 10-year prison sentence in London. On November 11, 2026, O'Donnell responded to a post by comedian DL Hughley on Threads, which shared Kelly’s comments about the sentencing. Kelly had described the sentence as “insane” and detailed her view that Brand was punished too harshly for actions she claimed were consensual and in jest. The Megyn Kelly Show aired on November 6, where Kelly also criticized UK policies regarding immigration and sexual offenses. O'Donnell referred to Kelly's comments as those of a "dumb sycophant – woman hating witch 🧙♀️," highlighting the controversy surrounding the sentencing and the public debate it has sparked.

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Brand PERSON · 3× Kelly PERSON · 3× DL Hughley PERSON · 1× Independent Monitoring Board ORG · 1× London GPE · 1× O’Donnell PERSON · 1× Russell Brand PERSON · 1×

Narrative

“And now Russell Brand — for grabbing boobs, kissing, sniffing and having that kind of sex with a woman who consented to vaginal sex with him seconds beforehand and also had clearly been joking with him and talking with him about having anal sex and had given him the equivalent on their first meeting for that — he’s going to jail for 10 years.”
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2026-11-12 · New York Post
Rosie O’Donnell rips Megyn Kelly over reaction to Russell Brand’s 10-year prison sentence · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 2 hedged)

O’Donnell replied to comedian DL Hughley re-posting Kelly’s controversial comments on Threads Tuesday, in which the political commentator passionately argued that Brand’s sentence for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault didn’t fit the crimes he was convicted of. asserted
he → reply → crimes
star blasted Kelly in the caption, writing, “This dumb sycophant – woman hating witch 🧙♀️.” asserted
star → blast → sycophant
On Monday’s episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” the host discussed Brand’s sentencing and incredulously asked, “Good Lord. asserted
host → discuss → sentencing
Kelly, 55, blasted the sentencing as “insane” and criticized UK policies, claiming the country allowed “immigrants” to come there and allegedly “rape young, white girls with impunity for years.” uncertain
immigrants → blast → years
“They did nothing for the vast majority of those child rapists,” she claimed. asserted
she → do → rapists
“And now Russell Brand — for grabbing boobs, kissing, sniffing and having that kind of sex with a woman who consented to vaginal sex with him seconds beforehand and also had clearly been joking with him and talking with him about having anal sex and had given him the equivalent on their first meeting for that — he’s going to jail for 10 years.” asserted
he → grab → years
She added, “This is an outrage. asserted
This → add → ?
Brand, 51, was sentenced for his crimes — which took place between 1999 and 2009 — Monday after a month-long trial in London. asserted
which → sentence → London
The father of three is currently being held at HMP Wandsworth, a prison plagued by overcrowding, vermin and violence, according to official watchdog reports. uncertain
father → hold → reports
A 2024 report by Wandsworth’s Independent Monitoring Board described conditions inside as “inhumane” and warned of severe risks caused by the overcrowding. asserted
report → describe → overcrowding
For example, basic necessities were in short supply, with inmates sometimes going two or three weeks without a full change of clothing. asserted
inmates → go → clothing
The report also found that crumbling floors provided access to vermin and that temperatures frequently topped 95 degrees Fahrenheit. asserted
temperatures → find → Fahrenheit
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