Russell Brand Scandal Update: YouTube Blocks Creator's Advert Income; YT Official Explains Why

In this photo illustration the web page for the Perth Concert Hall is displayed on a mobile phone advising of the cancelled Russell Brand show on March 09, 2020 in Perth, Australia. Russell Brand cancelled his sold out show at the Perth Concert Hall on Monday over fears of spreading the coronavirus. Paul Kane/Getty Images

Russell Brand is currently criticized as he faces numerous charges involving sexual assaults and rape.

Now, YouTube decided to punish the popular comedian by suspending his advertisement income. Here's what a YouTube spokesperson explained.

Russell Brand Scandal Update: YouTube Blocks Creator's Advert Income

According to BBC News' latest report, YouTube confirmed that Brand's YT channels are now suspended from making money using ads on the video platform.

This was announced by a YouTube spokesperson on Tuesday, Sept. 19. He said that they will take action against YT influencers who have harmful off-platform behaviors that can negatively affect the social media's ecosystem, as well as employees and users.

The YT official further stated that the monetization of Russell's channels was suspended because the celebrity violated the company's creator responsibility policy.

YouTube said that all YT channels operated or owned by Brand are included in the monetization suspension. These include pages such as Awakening With Russell, Football is Nice, and Stay Free With Russell.

The latest effort of YouTube against the accused celebrity is a heavy blow since Brand reportedly acquires most of its revenues from the video platform.

"He was probably making more revenue from YouTube than any other platform," said CORQ Chief Executive Sara McCorquodale.

"Everything existed to drive people towards his YouTube channel so that probably was a significant revenue stream that has obviously now been paused," she added.

What To Know About Russell Brand's Scandal

Comedian Russell Brand poses for photographs with fans as he meets members of a crowd of thousands that gathered in Parliament Square to protest, on June 21, 2014 in London, England. The crowd marched from Oxford Circus to Parliament Square to voice their opposition to government austerity cuts. Mary Turner/Getty Images

NBC News reported that the comedian is facing emotional abuse, sexual assault, and rape allegations. This scandal of his began after four women began accusing Brand.

In the wake of allegations against the British celebrity, the London Metropolitan Police Service decided to investigate a sexual assault report filed in 2003.

"We continue to encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual offense, no matter how long ago it was, to contact us," said the police department.

But, Russell denied all the serious accusations against him, claiming that all his relationships for the past years have been consensual.

As of writing, Brand's scandal is drastically affecting his career. Aside from YouTube, BBC also confirmed that programs featuring the actor have been suspended from its streaming platform.