Russell Brand lets loose on MSNBC hosts in promo interview for Messiah Complex tour
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Your support makes all the difference.The shiny composure of an American talk-show came undone today as Russell Brand first took control of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' then ridiculed its embarrassed hosts.
The interview, above, takes a turn for the worse when Brand objects to being described in the third person.
Panelist Brian Shactman puts his foot in it by addressing a snide remark about Brand's accent to his colleagues, rather than Brand himself - who is, as the comic points out repeatedly, sitting right there (annoying, right?).
Brand's temper eventually breaks, leaving a trail of wounded egos and mayhem. We'll leave you to find out exactly how...
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