Reminders of Bob Geldof’s famous exchange with Russell Brand have been doing the rounds on social media after Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
This week, Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
His sentencing will take place on Monday, with the judge having already told Brand he can expect a significant custodial sentence.
In 2006, Brand presented Geldof with the Hero of the Year award at the 2006 NME awards.
Taking to the stage to accept his prize, the Irish singer brushed past Brand before insulting him, telling the audience: ‘Russell Brand, what a c***’.
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Brand had announced he had won by saying: “Of course, the winner is Live 8 so please welcome to the stage Sir Bobby Gandalf”.
He also later joked that the reason he was “such an expert in famine” is that he’d been “dining out on “I Don’t like Mondays” for 30 years”.
Watch the clip in full below:
The clip has been widely shared on social media following Brand’s conviction, with many saying Geldof clearly had his number years ago.
Speaking after the verdict was delivered on Thursday, judge Mr Justice Bennathan told Brand that he should expect a “significant custodial sentence,” the BBC reports.
“You’ve been convicted of a number of offences including rape,” the judge said. “The consequence of that is inevitably a significant custodial term.”
Brand has been remanded in custody, with sentencing scheduled to take place on Monday, 9 November.
Following his conviction, it could be reported that Brand is being investigated over further rape allegations made by two women.
He has already been questioned by officers in relation to the accusations.
The Metropolitan Police said its investigation “remains ongoing.”