Will accusations dent Russell Brand’s popularity with conspiracy theory fans?

The comic, who has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse and given support by Elon Musk and Andrew Tate, hints that a darker agenda is at play

This weekend's accusations that the comic and actor Russell Brand has committed serious sexual crimes will test just how possible it is to knock the reputation of a celebrity who has always admitted to previous bad behaviour", and built up his fame on the strength of it.

After all, this is someone who has openly joked" with Jimmy Savile about getting together to have sex with young women. So just how vulnerable is the Brand brand?