Bear Grylls has provided a proof for why he attended Russell Model’s baptism, regardless of the sexual assault allegations in opposition to the comic.
Final Could, the presenter and survival skilled was seen in photographs shared by Model as he was “taking the plunge” and “getting baptised” within the River Thames close to Henley-On-Thames in Oxfordshire.
That adopted a wave of accusations in opposition to Model in September 2023 which noticed him accused of a number of counts of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013. He has strongly denied all the allegations.
Now, Grylls has spoken about his involvement within the ceremony throughout an interview selling his new Netflix actuality present Superstar Bear Hunt. Explaining that he first met Model when he appeared on the superstar survival present Operating Wild and so they have remained associates ever since, he mentioned (through Unbiased): “I try to dwell in a method that I by no means decide and I at all times try to love – and that precept doesn’t simply apply to excellent individuals with excellent lives.”
“He was a Operating Wild visitor; I’m associates with a lot of our Operating Wild friends. And I at all times strive to think about that phrase, ‘WWJD’ – what would Jesus do? That’s been a tenet for me.”
Grylls continued: “I don’t really feel significantly ‘churched’ in a proper type of faith, however I’ve a robust Christian religion that’s been a part of my life for a few years. I say my prayers within the morning, make an apology, say thanks, say assist. I’ve seen a number of life. I’ve seen a number of loss. I’ve seen a number of tough moments. And my religion has been a quiet power and spine by way of that.”
Model’s baptism got here as a part of the comic’s personal conversion to Christianity in recent times. “What’s been defined to me is, it’s a possibility to die and be reborn,” he mentioned on the time. “A possibility to depart the previous behind and be reborn in Christ’s title. Prefer it says in Galatians: which you can dwell as an enlightened and woke up individual.”
Within the feedback part under the unique picture, Grylls replied: “Was a privilege – all of us want friendships, forgiveness, assist and power. Like to your fantastic household.”
In November, police requested the Crown Prosecution Service to contemplate bringing prison costs in opposition to Model. The case is at the moment being reviewed. Andy Furphy, Detective Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, mentioned: “Our investigation continues and a file has now been handed to the CPS. We now have a group of devoted officers offering specialist assist to the ladies who’ve come ahead. We’re dedicated to investigating sexual offences, irrespective of how way back they’re alleged to have taken place.”
Model just lately confirmed that he has relocated to the US, shortly after the BBC apologised to workers who felt unable to talk up about his alleged misconduct.
