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Russell Brand speaks openly about his divorce from Katy Perry for the first time and confirms he's got a new girlfriend, Isabella Brewster

Russell Brand has confirmed that he's got a new girlfriend and talked openly for the first time about the reason he and Katy Perry split.

Speaking on Howard Stern's radio show, Brand admitted that it didn't work out between him and Katy because they struggled to find time to see each other.

'I was really, really in love with her, but it was difficult to see each other... We were together when it was right to be together, and when it wasn't we worked it out... It was a lovely relationship... it mostly didn't work for practical reasons... We did work it out, she's happy, I'm happy.'

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Comedian Brand also added that he was looking forward to starting a family with Perry but the long distance relationship, mainly due to Katy's work commitments, meant it became too difficult.

'She's young, successful and dedicated. [The reality is] you can't fully understand it until you do it. I was really into the idea of marriage and having children.'

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Russell did admit that he is now dating actress Jordana Brewster's younger sister, Isabella. 'Some things in the newspaper aren't true... that's true, actually,' he said.

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