Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction

TV presenter Jonathan Ross has said he is "horrified" by allegations of sexual misconduct against David Walliams and the rape conviction of Russell Brand.

In a statement, Ross said he was once "on friendly terms with both men", but that at the time he was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".

ITV News and the Guardian on Tuesday published reports alleging that Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women. Walliams denies all the allegations against him. Brand was sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape on Monday.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said that the allegations against Walliams were the "latest in a long line of reported abuses of power" in the media.