Katy Perry and Russell Brand divorce latest

Just a few weeks ago, Katy Perry and Russell Brand looked very much on - and very much in love - on the red carpet, so it was sad to hear that Russell had filed for divorce from Katy on Friday after just fourteen-months of marriage. And now, he may be leaving the US for good too.

According to the Daily Star, Russell needs a "fresh start" so he's considering moving back to the UK to be closer to his family. The comedian has been living between LA and New York with Katy for the past year.

A source told the newspaper: "He would be keen to move back to Britain as he needs a fresh start. It's a terrible time for him, and despite his growing fame in America, he wants to cope with it by being back on home turf."

The pair apparently had a huge fight just before Christmas. Russell then headed to Cornwall for the festive period, while Katy was snapped 7,000 miles away in a bikini on a Hawaiian beach. A little different to their first Christmas together. Just a few days later, Russell filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences".

According to insiders, the pair may have split due to lifestyle differences, long periods of time spent apart because of work commitments and Russell reportedly wanting to have a baby.

"Their marriage was over a long time ago, and they both knew it", a source told the Sunday Mirror. "Their lives were heading in completely opposite directions and they realised they had nothing in common, and no future."

We hear the divorce may have been a mutual decision, but Katy asked her soon to be ex-husband to file the papers so as not to upset her Christian parents.

Russell won't be able to stay away from America for long though. He's set to star alongside Tom Cruise and Catherine Zeta-Jones in new film, Rock of Ages which is released in June.

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