Russell Brand seen for first time since BBC apologised for ‘culture of silence’ about his behaviour

RUSSELL Brand is seen for the first time since the BBC apologised for a “culture of silence” about his behaviour.

The comedian, 49, was seen leaving a yoga session in Florida yesterday.

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He is staying with wife Laura and their children at a £1.9million bungalow in Santa Rosa Beach.

Neighbours say he has been going to church in the town, featured in 1998 film The Truman Show.

A source said: “We see him in his 4×4. He always says hello.”

Brand is facing possible charges over historical sex offences. He denies wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, the BBC apologised to staff members after dropping a bombshell report into Brand’s behaviour.

The Beeb published the findings of an investigation into his time as a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.

The Peter Johnston review looked at eight complaints between 2006 and 2008 with two made while he still worked for the BBC.

Only one of those was formally made to the corporation.

It found a number of people “felt unable to raise” concerns about the presenter and believed he “would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent”.

It also said the actor and comedian, 49, was “perceived to be too influential” for staff to complain about.

Brand strongly denies all the allegations made against him.