Katherine Ryan arrives at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards after being praised for confronting Russell Brand

KATHERINE Ryan arrived at The Sun's Who Cares Wins awards after being praised for confronting Russell Brand.

Canadian comic Ryan spoke about a well-known figure being notorious on the comedy circuit - now confirmed to be Brand.

But the 40-year-old was all smiles as she rocked a side draped top and tailored trousers on the red carpet.

Brand has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013 following a joint investigation by The Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.

He has strongly denied the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.

Last year Ryan told the Louis Theroux Interviews show she once confronted a co-star, saying: "I, in front of loads of people in the format of the show, said to this person's face that they are a predator."

She declined to name the person, saying she feared a "litigious minefield", while also adding she had not been assaulted by them.

But  said Ryan had confronted Brand, 48, while the pair were fellow judges on Comedy Central show Roast Battle in 2018.

The annual Who Cares Wins awards shined a spotlight on the selfless healthcare workers and volunteers who dedicate their lives to helping others.

The glittering ceremony was presented by Davina and sponsored by The National Lottery.

Celebrities including James Corden, Anthony Joshua, Piers Morgan, Emily Atack, Zara McDermott, Olivia Attword, Harry Rednapp and many others, cheered on all our lucky nominees.

In its sixth year, the awards celebrated the NHS' 75th anniversary.

To see the winners in full the awards, in partnership with NHS Charities Together, will air on Channel 4 and All 4 on Sunday at 6.30pm.