Russell Model’s ‘awkward’ Bible search on Piers Morgan present goes viral

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Embattled comedian actor Russell Model confronted a firestorm of on-line criticism, but additionally help, after a prolonged, "awkward" seek for a Bible passage on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" went viral.

"Can I'm going again to asking a query about your Bible?" Morgan requested, referencing one which Model had introduced onto the set of the present.

"Sure, if you wish to," Brand replied .

Morgan then requested if the Bible was the identical one he introduced into his sexual assault and rape listening to.

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Russell Model faces accusations of sexual misconduct in court docket (Getty Photographs)

When Model confirmed the query, Morgan requested one other:

"What was your pondering of taking it into court docket, and what you have been seeing, taking a look at some passages, what have been the related passages for you?"

"Thanks for asking me," Model responded.

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Journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan leaves the BBC Headquarters in London. (Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

He proceeded to thumb by means of the Bible's pages, looking for a verse from Isaiah, however to no instant avail.

Silence lingered as his search continued for about a minute and a half. Morgan stated nothing whereas Model repeatedly defined that the verse he sought got here from the Previous Testomony guide.

As he ended his search, Model settled on a special verse from Isaiah chapter 12.

"I can’t really discover the verse that I had that day, however that is adequate," he stated, continuing to learn Isaiah 12:1-2.

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Russell Model speaks throughout Turning Level USA's AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 18, 2025. (Jon Cherry/AP)

"I'll reward you Lord, though you have been offended with me, your anger has turned away and you've got comforted me," he stated.

"Absolutely God is my salvation. I'll belief and never be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself is my energy and my protection."

The incident brought about a stir on X, with one person accusing Model of utilizing the Bible as a "PR protect."

"It’s a miracle of biblical proportions," the user wrote .

"For many years, Russell Model performed the excessive priest of hedonism and ego, however the second the legislation comes knocking for rape and systemic abuse, he all of the sudden finds Jesus. This 'conversion' doesn’t odor of incense; it reeks of pure, unadulterated desperation..."

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"I have not laughed so arduous from somebody's bulls---," said another , tacking on a trio of laughing emojis.

A 3rd added in part , "The clip is fairly awkward to look at... it does increase truthful questions on public faith declarations during personal crises. What do you assume—real non secular second or handy optics?"

A fourth X person called the incident a "painful watch," and one other chimed in with, "Lmao embarrassing. One other instance of how folks use religion as a prop."

Others, together with many Christians, rushed to Model's protection amid the mockery, together with some who stated in addition they can not simply find guide, chapter and verse upon request.

"I pray Russell does not take any of the criticism to coronary heart. he is attempting to determine issues out whereas having all eyes on him. immense stress for the man who selected the trail much less wandered," one supporter wrote .

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"That is disingenuous!" said another .

"I'm studying the Bible for the primary time. There are verses that contact and maintain however as a brand new believer I have no idea precisely [which] verse. I can nonetheless be a follower and believer however can’t recite chapter and verse."

Another comment , translated from Spanish, requested, "Do the media actually have the correct to evaluate somebody's morality earlier than a decide does?"

One commenter defended Model by encouraging viewers to look at your entire episode, declaring that he quoted one other verse by reminiscence. That was Isaiah 43:19: "See, I'm doing a brand new factor."

"Writing in Bibles is TINY. Russell’s religion often is the solely factor conserving him going. Consider his spouse and babies. Consider all of the folks he helped get off medicine. Anticipate the jury to determine his destiny. Let’s not break God's commandments by bearing false witness. CONTEXT issues."