After ending his relationship with yoga instructor Isabella Brewster earlier this month, Russell Brand is now spicing up his life with none other than Geri Halliwell!

“Things are getting very serious between them,” an insider revealed. “They’re a proper couple now. They had met several times in the past, but really got to know each other during the Olympics.”

The 30-year-old funny man must be getting pretty serious with the Spice Girl, because according to sources, he’s been spending a lot more time in London just to be with her.

“People thought Russell was joking at the time, when he said he had a crush on Geri all over again, but it was very true.

“They just clicked – they have so much in common. They’ve exactly the same sense of humour and are serious about clean living.”