Russell Brand v Sir Bobby Gandalf - NME Awards 2006

Russell introduces Bob Geldof, who then calls Russ a c***. Geldof then gives speech which is followed by Russell's response...

[@audreyoreilly4055]

Ohhhh, seems now that there might have been a lot more to Geldof's comment.

[@Paulwherrell]

Russell Brand's face was golden when Bob said that. What a Kodak moment that was..!

[@Novemberheart92]

I miss 12 years ago, no one says kodak moment anymore

[@ciaranmurphy2953]

Russell isn't laughing tonight!

[@bonovox3924]

Just saying hi to everyone who's about to come here to watch this clip after the Channel 4 Dispatches programme showing it.

[@rickhardman7376]

hi

[@seankyle1532]

Quite literally the only part of the otherwise serious and disturbing investigation I felt I could laugh at. The rest was surrounded by godawful Brand sex maniac humour.

[@wernerziegler4837]

Hi

[@BradHorning-gi6zj]

Me too! I had my opinions about Russell yrs ago, but recently I've watched his new stuff and pushing making up your own mind about the political/media shit the world is going thru, to actually being impressed with his articulated smart and charming ways. But now with this new shit coming down on him I wanted to make a smart and educated opinion, well just at least know what I was talking about if his name came up in conversation with someone in the near future! Yeah he probably did do what he is being accused of, which is too bad, cuz he is a good entertainer and I do respect his opinions on how things are in America today. So I feel sorry for him. BUT, he's done some pretty messed things in the past and needs to take accountability for those mistakes then move on learning from those mistakes! He would get much more respect from those he has wronged in the past! Cone on Russel, admit you did some shitty things, got caught, realized got help, living a better life since then clean and sober! Don't be a cunt, own what you did, apologize then move on! Do the decent thing, peoples memories suck you'll be back in the saddle again in no time! Just my opinion, that's all!

[@Manu-Official]

That aged like milk for Russell Brand.

[@bexyweewaggys]

Nah Geldof is still a shoe gazing twatt

[@salemkid1979]

how so?

[@reneepastor7363]

Mr grape was dating his teenage daughter

[@jeromeisaacs4428]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hunha991]

That dining out comment was so good! I think that's aged very well.

[@cadian9432]

Well, Bob Geldof knew.

[@SIRDWIGHTKS]

I had to come check this out after reading Russells book.

[@EverysteinSingleberg]

Hahaha same! I'm looking for the closing joke that he ad-lib adjusted to slag geldof instead of that other sorry soul who was a bit washed out on the evening in question!

[@heidirachaelpieterse5109]

Booky wook2!!!😊🤙

[@Jesus_H._Tap-DancingChrist]

@@EverysteinSingleberg Who did he originally intend to offend?

[@msontopoftheworld]

@@Jesus_H._Tap-DancingChrist Shaun Ryder

[@patrickryan5570]

And the truth will set you free

[@teddyaldridge7871]

Bob knew 😂

[@garybarry9365]

Best mates with Bono. Who loved Epsteins island. What a cunt.

[@jonnywalker5361]

Bob Geldoff calling Russell Brand what he is long before the documentary told us.

[@HollyOak]

And wasn't he proven right, 17 yrs later.

[@Sooperdooder]

lol no. No he wasn’t.

[@stephenwalsh4481]

😂 he was a dick tho with JR

[@andrewbrockway5857]

@@SooperdooderYour comment hasn’t aged well pal

[@Sooperdooder]

@@andrewbrockway5857 it still stands 👍🏼

[@shylo8590]

There's no bigger cunt than bob geldof

[@ryang790]

it would have been great if they had a camera on bobs face when rus said that. after all they showed Russell's face when bob said 'what a c**t'..

[@joshvalo1]

the look at 0.37 is PRICELESS! these two clearly do not like each other.

[@arkhamguard6479]

Bob can sense a c*nt when he sees one, well done

[@jimbeans2466]

Bob can absolutely not sense a cunt. His life and relationships are/were a total shit show.

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

The 2023 Russell Brand documentary took me here

[@AznVi3tx]

Thank you Matt for allowing Russell to say this

[@PrivateMinus90FTW]

Noel Gallagher "and my guest is Matt Morgan. Matt is.....yknow the funny parts of Russell Brand's stand up. Credit to Matt Morgan" haha!

[@billgoldly3962]

Russel Brand’s brain is special, and fast like lightning!

[@dmd7472]

Looks like bob was right

[@johngower2208]

Guilty until proven innocent? Put on your mask, please

[@terrymackamckenzie6865]

That was a really good comeback by Brand. Touche!

[@vinnydurham8964]

It was a prepared.

[@steviesteve750]

@@vinnydurham8964 and pretty sh1te too.

[@Pr0ject2]

I love watching this lol everytime i just think GO ON SON!

[@Hevva67]

Oh dear…

[@AmberOfB0rg]

There's a difference between being charitable for the sake of helping people and being charitable for the sake of bragging about how great you are.

[@PolPot-si7cz]

Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world." - David McCullough Jr.

[@arkhamguard6479]

And Bob is the first one

[@willgiles6848]

Bob has never done that

[@48slowhands]

Well done Bob. I’ve never been a fan before. But you summed up that low life Brand perfectly.

[@MrJemw10]

How is he a lowlife? Don’t believe everything the Daily Mail tells you. Innocent until proven guilty

[@margaretmatthews4872]

Never been a fan of Bob Geldof he wouldn't allow Paula Yates to bring the girls to Australia with Michael Hutchinson & sadly Michael died in Australia & always been a fan of Russell he is innocent until proven guilty

[@couchpotatoe3204]

Brand isn't half the man Geldof is.

[@vapeymcvape5000]

That makes no sense. You meant to say 'Brand *_is_* half the man Geldof is'.

[@Novemberheart92]

​@vapeymcvape5000 it does, it means he's less than half i.e. he's not even able to reach half

[@couchpotatoe3204]

@@Novemberheart92 Exactly.

[@MH-zg5yw]

Yeah Geldof is a huckster. Live Aid was a sham

[@couchpotatoe3204]

@@vapeymcvape5000 For the mentally challenged: Brand is less than half the man Geldof is. Probably closer to 1/10th.

[@philipwade9560]

Bob Geldof was right

[@Ground53]

Absolutely

[@DannyBoy777777]

Half right. He forgot himself too.

[@janeswift8403]

@@DannyBoy777777😂

[@MrLozbosh]

I think Old Bobby was projecting a little bit.

[@Poddles71]

You are deeply misguided Philip. Your life is a mess

[@aabove]

His buddy Noel was getting it on with Pixie, who was 16 at the time. (Noel was 33).

[@kjn69]

the look they exchange at the hand shake!

[@jamesmccallum6770]

Sir Bob was really on to something there. Bob knows a C*#t when he sees one.

[@eddiehockley4144]

Shame he was humiliated 2 minutes later by a brilliant ( true ] comeback.

[@helloween76]

Dude.... freak'n awesome!!!!!!

[@clarkey1984]

me too! thats the reason i looked this clip up again. Quality!

[@evenflow1981]

Geldof's mistake was giving him a minute or so for a response. He could have fired something back within a few seconds but really had chance to tone it to perfection!

[@revol148]

regardless of what you can say about Brand - that comment was pure genius...

[@vinnydurham8964]

revol148 not really

[@stevehunt914]

Maximum Really.

[@destined2sleep]

Russell wrote the retort beforehand, as he foresaw Geldof coming out with an insult resulting from his introduction he gave him, as well as sly remarks he made about Bono "accepting an award via a satellite orbiting his own ego". Brilliant.

[@serenewhite4408]

He was really hurt because his mum was in the audience. Also I believe Russell dated one of Bob daughters which caused Futher tension

[@jpants5144]

even if he did have this prepared RB is very quick witted, i believe this is widely acknowledged. If it was like you say "prepared" then it speaks volumes about Brand for not mentioning it, it was clearly only said as a retort to being called a "xxxx". Wouldnt you agree? Its clear to those living in the real world whos more the money grabber and false prophet is

[@chelseapoet3664]

Brand having a go at someone else for being egotistical....LOL

[@mogu73]

Russell Brand introduced the man as "Bobby Gandalf" so yes he's a c*nt.

[@milorodriguez3739]

Ouch i love both of these guys with all my heart this hurtididid

[@1ghoulie]

Well this aged well. Go Bob!

[@eddiehockley4144]

Bet that brilliant Russell put down stung his fragile ego for years?

[@Stantheman848]

​@@eddiehockley4144brilliant? It was so weak and prepared.

[@notoriousluv]

Great comeback, it's true aswell!

[@stovesellers]

One's a national treasure, the other's a national disgrace...

[@James-ld6qh]

How much for a stove

[@DannyBoy777777]

Geldof is a pompous prick. He's no treasure. Only a moron would think so.

[@Dazarabia522]

@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse 😂😂

[@lawrencejhutchinson]

Brilliant analysis by Bob Geldof!

[@ILoveGirlsAloud61]

Russell. I love you.

[@Blizdegs]

@Blizdegs I agree about your opinion of Geldof. He can be a very miserable sod at times. I just find it bewildering that Brand, for whatever reason, is so popular and I just find him totally repulsive and nauseating.

[@ghandi8749]

well my friend russell wrote that line before the show because he knew that something would come up xx

[@REALDEALRIPTV]

Bobby gandolf looked like he was fuming as he dragged his miserable frame to the stage

[@ting280]

holy jeez taken in context that was a good line

[@JahanX]

Bob Geldof was in a band called the Boomtown Rats They had a song called "I dont like Mondays" years ago and it was a big hit. He hasnt done a good song since. Brand is basically saying that Geldof is a has-been

[@jamiew1664]

and the funniest part was, as he came up to collect his award they didnt play "i dont like mondays" they played status quo!!

[@vinnydurham8964]

Or a one hit wonder

[@jamdown1ify]

Thanks for explaining, I didn't understand Russell's comeback.

[@isabelcarr522]

Sir Bob Geldof a man with the heart as big as a lion ! Love him ❤️

[@highdownmartin]

@@jamdown1ifynot much of comeback really. Geldof listing some seriously impressive stats showing he’s been involved in humanitarian relief since live aid, and so what if he’s known for one song, it’s a goodun and one more than brand can muster. One of these men has integrity and the other just likes making women choke on his dick.

[@chevalbleufilms]

God Russell looks so pissed off at 0:52. Great comeback, though. :D

[@ThePigeonDetective2]

russell brand had the line ready just incase it's on his live DVD he talks about it

[@koneking2569]

What's the back story here ? Incredible wit by Brand.

[@SLynch007]

Hellcat+1

[@Mark-jg2li]

You never EVER insult a quick-witted person, particularly in front of a crowd!

[@JRAD897]

did anyone else read the booky wook 2 russel talks about this... so funny

[@michaelfisher7159]

Visionary

[@CaddenLad]

Take a bow son

[@fbur59]

Probably because of your view that Brand should've taken Geldof''s remark as a joke, when clearly it wasn't one. It was an insult.

[@luvjustin]

haha, ahh man. you've just gotta love the guy :D

[@beccullity]

get in there russell. u fucking champion mate!!!!

[@nickslick75]

Bob Geldof, telling it like it is.

[@eddiehockley4144]

And getting owned in front of a big crowd for his troubles.

[@Ali74]

Both are renowned for being outspoken so its no great surprise

[@supreman53]

Just read about this in Booky Wook 2 and had to look it up lol.

[@phareseus]

@JRAD897 One of manny highlights of Booky Wook 2 - i've seen this clip manny times now but to get the thoughts Russell and Matt had before and while the award-show was on is fantastic. Especially the extra Geldof-joke, him being a homeless-looking-man...

[@bifferspice]

sir bob - what a legend! and spot on about brand too! he can do no wrong!!

[@elliottfireice4394]

How well your comment has aged !

[@fbur59]

Different sense of humour? Agreed. "I did get that Geldof's comment as a joke just like Brand's." I suspect that it is this particular conception of yours which has been the cause for the 'thumbs down' you were curious about earlier.

[@handsdown101]

@cosmocreeper Brand actually had that comeback before the show even started. :) He says in his comedy special dealy "Shame" that he knew Geldof would say something smug so he wanted to have something to say back in advance. :)

[@Olive131]

Russell showed great patience. He kindly allowed the man to make his speech.

[@Blocparty01]

Pretty uncalled for by Bob Geldof. I decided to search for this video after reading about this in Booky Wook 2 in which Russel said that he was always a massive fan of Bob since growing up so it's no wonder that you could tell it hurt him.

[@ciaranoreilly6902]

Bob knew back then what he was like

[@Scotty90210]

i dont like mondays is the boomtown rats most famous song, and the boomtown rats were bob geldofs own band. Hence a superb comeback line.

[@mullingman]

Good old Bob, thanked all the artists that made the most money out of it.

[@ryang790]

NOT a great idea.... Crossing swords with a professional comedian in front of a live audience AND on TV.. Especially someone with a razor sharp wit like Russell Brand, geldorf asked for that. Gandolf asked for that lol. I remember Bob Geldorf Aid in 84. The money raised and publicity really helped out a badly needed mediocre Rock singer. I used to know someone who knew someone in London who , in turn knew someone who told him Geldorf use to pay something like three times as much for his coke cos he didn't want it getting out to the public hehe.

[@GLYDR]

I've seen tomatoes sharper than Russell Brand's wit

[@MrTrueseventh]

Man , Russell must've felt good to come up with such an articulate & clever come-back line that quickly , brilliant !

[@jamiewilliams6471]

He pre wrote it before the gig, he says so in his book, he might not have needed to use it , but he had it up his sleeve just in case

[@spivvo]

Would have made himself look much better if he’d just complemented Geldof, made the quip about being called a caaant and left it there.

[@Manu-Official]

12 years later...

[@schraderbluff]

Yep. Bob had the measure of him even then.

[@xPeanutbutterxJellyx]

This comeback is immense

[@paulbaker7675]

Who's laughing now though...

[@Stantheman848]

If you are into weak, prepared shaky voice comebacks.

[@sunandmoon27]

that's so unnecessary; does geldof really think that sort of behaviour will endear him to anyone, regardless of whether they are a fan of Russell Brand or not. Russell's clearly quite annoyed by that, but takes it pretty well.

[@RussLanigan]

@OfficeAndOcean Actually, matey, Russell wrote about this in his second book. His mate matt wrote the joke to use in the event of bobby saying some like that. He's actually quite compassionate and has good morals about offensive jokes. I know this because I picked up a book and read it, maybe don't make judgements from what you read in the tabloids. That is all.

[@hellcat19832]

Russell Lanigan Matt didn't write the joke, Russell did and then Matt called him a genius for it.

[@weswemyssonbass]

Neither of them "wrote" it. It's a pretty standard roast to accuse an artist of dining off their greatest success. Geldof and the Rats had plenty of big sales, before and after Mondays.@@hellcat19832

[@MatchesMalone1183]

Russel is a bit of twat, but he's infinitely more likeable than Geldof. Not that that is much of a compliment given that Geldof is the antithesis of likeable. I think Russel, from what I've seen, is pretentious but his heart is in the right place. He's also willing to talk to people who hold wildly different views to his own. His interview with Jordan Peterson for example was quite well done.

[@Blocparty01]

Yeah it was uncomfortable for both because Bob Geldof was pissed off with him. We've already established that. That's all it is.

[@DaveTaste]

There must be some history between them before this, look at Russels face as Bob walks on stage and they shake hands.

[@theodddish1846]

It was speculated that Brand Dated his daughter Peaches back in the 00s, might have something to do with that...

[@serenewhite4408]

​@@theodddish1846also I think Russell resembles Michael Hutchence in a way which probably annoyed Bob

[@tothestars101]

Russell looked genuinely hurt. I feel so bad for him.

[@TheColdrush22]

He really did! I felt sorry for him too.

[@MyJj34]

He had that gag ready and waiting for geldof.pure magic😂😂

[@taffycat93]

What a dick! Not only did he make fun of Bob's name, but did you see the smirk in his face when he shook Bob's hand? Not sure what's behind this animus between the two.

[@jhen5770]

I don't

[@schraderbluff]

Still feel sorry for him?

[@adammartin7007]

0.51 I felt sorry for Russel for a moment. Than I laughed my head off.

[@abdul-hadidadkhah1459]

0:34 that look of contempt and bitchiness on Brand's face as he shakes Geldoff's hand might have something to do with the reaction by Geldoff.

[@thaliagarcia9684]

Exactly

[@123456yum123456]

Best comeback ever?

[@Bendog300]

Brand would have been ready with his come back in one tenth of a second but geldolf made a school boy error giving him 2 mins to work out how to destroy him!

[@carlskelton5230]

Bob Geldof..... what a card.

[@eddiehockley4144]

Why would Bob want awards for charity? Isn't that a total contradiction?

[@medalion1390]

That’s the thing about awards, you get _awarded_ them (the clue is in the name).

[@eddiehockley4144]

@@medalion1390 So Bob just did his charity for self award then. After all he could have turned it down like David Bowie turned down his knighthood saying " i don't understand why i would want this, this isn't what i worked all my life for."

[@medalion1390]

@@eddiehockley4144 Maybe he just figured that instead of just turning it down it was another opportunity to get on stage on TV and highlight his cause? 🤷‍♂️

[@eddiehockley4144]

@@medalion1390 Agreed, self advancement is indeed a worthy cause.

[@medalion1390]

@@eddiehockley4144 What new single was he plugging during his acceptance speech? Which Boomtown Rats tour was he promoting? I don’t have any particular love for Geldof on a personal level, but I think he’s honestly genuine in his desire to tackle 3rd world poverty and _every_ time I see him in front of a microphone he uses that platform as an opportunity to highlight his cause.

[@ThePurpleman21]

i dont understand russell's owning of geldof (i know i must not get out enough) can someone please explain?

[@robertmyatt]

Haha I love this clip! You've got to love the bit where everyone is applauding Geldof, the camera pans around the room and all I can notice is Peaches trying to get her friend trashed on wine at the bottom of the screen. Brilliant! Brand only said what we've been thinking for a long long time... after all, what else was Bobby Gandalf famous for?

[@mattjns]

Her getting trashed didn’t age well 😬

[@Optics2024]

I don’t see it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@seanflynncontact]

This comment didn't age well.

[@rexy706]

Cringing for you. He's not famous for don't like mondays. He's famous for live aid. You may have heard of it?? One of the biggest charity events ever?? Also, he's never been accused of rape, so there's that.

[@mitchamus]

the thing is - bob geldof didn't come up eith the whole Band Aid idea anyway... It was Midge Ure from Ultravox who started the whole thing...

[@ILoveGirlsAloud61]

Russell has everything. He's one of the only people in the world that is honest about everything.

[@CorridorJ]

Oh dear

[@MrDunkiep]

​@@CorridorJmmmm. That's not aged well.

[@nogoodboyo1]

@@MrDunkiepjust half way thru the dispatches- you’re right - going to intersting to see the forthcoming battle as Brand won’t be taking it lying down.

[@trooney71]

​@@nogoodboyo1Unlike his victims....sorry, too soon?😂

[@grangegoarman]

Mige Ure did all the real work for Live Aid - Geldof just hogged the limelight and has continued to do so.

[@Quanny7]

its funny how midge ure never gets a mention for live aid 1 or 2 (may have spelt his name wrong

[@Swoo356]

What a fucking comeback, good god.

[@savemeBK]

@xXTheSockRockerXx Love it! Bravo!

[@Aivopiirakka]

Man, I'd love to ask Bob himself about this. There's no sense for argument here...

[@Holden4Banky]

I know, although you can hear the gaffuws just underneath the "oooohs...." Luckily, it has got the recognition it deserved - still referenced to this day... :)

[@ILoveGirlsAloud61]

Russell's amazing. He'd never say anything bad about anyone else. Love you Russell. x ♥

[@uliuli7251]

Do you still love him today? 🤔

[@MrJonpac]

I hope you have grown wise over the years

[@danzey]

get um Russell lad!

[@tintedgoggles]

Go Russell. Geldof seems to think all the amazing work he's done gives him free reign to be a complete arse hole. The way he turns and smirks at Russell after he insults him, ugh. Clearly didn't know what he was dealing with - Russell is far too quick witted for him. Bet he didn't think he'd reply with something like that!

[@russellthompson9271]

What a low life scumbag you are. The guy called him Bobby Gandolf infront of a large audience. That is very rude, childish and unnecessary.

[@spikeybevan]

@@russellthompson9271 In the battle of the Russell's you lose - loser

[@aurale9180]

Yeah affectionately calling someone Bobby instead of Bob is comparable to calling someone a cunt, apparently... Lol. How old is geldoff again? Nothing worse than an arrogant, rude, wealthy, hypocritical preacher. Giving to charity doesn't make you a decent person to others, evidently.

[@emmabrennan9488]

A quote from Russell Brand’s, Booky Wook 2 speaking about his comeback line “Well, you may’ve fed the world but you just broke my heart, Geldof. I was eviscerated, up there. I stood at the side of the stage, white and silent with no recourse. Except I had that line.”

[@tothestars101]

wow I have never seen Russell this hurt on television

[@oblivious1]

Mmm, okay I'm willing to admit that I did reply to your post because it was an opposing view to all the others. Sorry, but I can be a tad biased regarding Russell. I totally agree that Geldof has in his time, done some very selfless and generous things. He does, however appear to often actively portray himself as being a reincarnation of the messiah himself and that others are 'beneath' him and his 'cohorts'. Anyhow, I hope there are no hard feelings Shane72...

[@satyricon451]

I can actually see the gears turning in Russell’s mind.

[@DontxBringxPajamas]

russell brand, what a legend

[@russellthompson9271]

Why? For insulting people?

[@fagin8448]

Bump.

[@waymondo1955]

russels face on 51 secs. says it all. poor russell lol ..

[@BBBBennieAndTheJets]

Woah I

[@TheRailroadRadio]

What's the song being played in the background when Geldof was walking to the stage?

[@Woodman538]

Rocking all over the world - status quo

[@marcusclark5330]

Bob asked for that!