By Owen Tonks

Russell Brand and Katy Perry are reportedly engaged after the comedian popped the question whilst his American girlfriend was in the UK last week.

The couple have spent Christmas apart but Russell is said to be searching for a ring to make the engagement official on New Year’s Eve.

Speaking to The Sunday Mirror, a source said: ”Russell knows Katy’s the one for him. He’s never been into a girl like he has with her and they’re besotted. He asked her to marry him last week and she quickly said yes.

“They don’t know when the wedding will be but they are planning to make it in 2010 if the schedules can work.”

The pair were first seen together in October with Katy introducing her comedian boyfriend to her parents last month.