She said the actions of the organisation, which include exposing confidential CIA documents, were \"historic\" and in the interests of everybody. <\/p>\n
Speaking to guest host John Bishop on Thursday night's episode of The Nightly Show, she said: \"What he does is very important. <\/p>\n
\"He is exposing corruption in government and everyone should know.\" <\/p>\n
Anderson was first introduced to Assange, who has been living for the past four years at London's Ecuadorian Embassy under political asylum, by renowned designer Vivienne Westwood. <\/p>\n
The former model and activist recently made the papers when she visited him there, loaded with vegan snacks. <\/p>\n
\"He is very brave,\" she said of her friend. \"He is passionate about what he does and he is brilliant... so stay tuned.\" <\/p>\n
When asked by Bishop if her last comment hinted that she knew something about Assange's plans for the future, she responded: \"I'm the least of anyone's worries.\" <\/p>\n
The ITV topical chat show has been panned by viewers since it launched last week with David Walliams at the helm. <\/p>\n
As audience ratings continued to slip, former Great British Bake Off presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins turned down an invitation to stand in as hosts. <\/p>\n
\"We were approached to take part in the series; however, due to our busy schedule, we were unable to make the dates work,\" the pair said in a statement. <\/p>\n
\"We do wish the team all the best with the remainder of the series.\" <\/p>\n
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