Melanie Sykes has shared her joy at finally getting to meet comedian Russell Brand, who she credits with helping her through sobriety and depression. The 52-year-old TV and radio presenter from Mossley says the comic, who has also been open about his sobriety journey, says he has helped her with his Instagram posts and books.
The mum-of-two shared a photo of the pair sharing an embrace as she met Russell, who celebrated 19 years clean and sober in December, at his show at Beck Theatre in Hayes, Middlesex. She wrote about the moment on her social media: "Last night I finally got to meet and say thank you to this magnificent person who has helped me with his messaging, on here and everywhere for many years."
The former Boddingtons girl and Big Breakfast presenter previously branded alcohol 'toxic bull****'. In May she celebrated five years sober.
