The 28-year-old beauty and Brand, 37, met during an interview at Dorchester Hotel here and they exchanged their contact numbers. "Russell is definitely winning her over.

Emily joked they had a love-hate relationship because he hurled food at her. Only Russell could get away with it," a source said. The comedian will officially end his 14-month marriage to the 27-year-old "I Kissed A Girl" hitmaker Katy Perry, next month.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry. Pic/AFP