Russell Brand looks startled in Melbourne after Katy Perry’s baby news

Russell Brand is in Australia for his Recovery speaking tour, where he candidly addresses turning to spirituality to avoid self-destruction. 

And on Saturday, the British comedian, 44, looked startled while stepping out in Melbourne for a cool beverage. 

It comes after his ex-wife Katy Perry, who is also in the Victorian city, announced in her latest music video that she’s expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom.

Everything okay? Russell Brand, 44, looked startled while out in Melbourne on Saturday, days after ex-wife Katy Perry announced she’s expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom

Russell dressed casually in a black T-shirt, pant and cardigan ensemble, as he headed out for a healthy drink with what looked to be a personal assistant.  

He cut a startled expression as he headed back to his vehicle, before concealing his gaze behind tinted sunglasses.

Russell also drew attention to his gold wedding band – having wed fashion designer Laura Gallacher, 32, in 2017. 

Out and about: The British comedian dressed casually and headed out for a cool beverage in the Victorian city

Out and about: The British comedian dressed casually and headed out for a cool beverage in the Victorian city

Attempting to go under the radar? Russell concealed his gaze behind tinted sunglasses after climbing into his vehicle

Attempting to go under the radar? Russell concealed his gaze behind tinted sunglasses after climbing into his vehicle

Meanwhile, the author’s ex-wife Katy, 35, is currently in Melbourne for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 event.     

The Roar singer proudly showed off her growing baby bump in a multicoloured Mara Hoffman frock at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.   

Shortly after photos from the day emerged, Orlando shared a photo of his fiancée to Instagram and sweetly wrote in the post’s caption: ‘My baby’s blooming.’ 

Down Under: Russell is in Australia for his Recovery speaking tour

Sharing his experiences: He candidly addresses turning to spirituality to avoid self-destruction

Speaking tour: The author is currently in Australia for his Recovery speaking tour, where he candidly addresses turning to spirituality to avoid self-destruction 

Married: Russell also drew attention to his gold wedding band - having wed fashion designer Laura Gallacher, 32, in 2017

Married: Russell also drew attention to his gold wedding band – having wed fashion designer Laura Gallacher, 32, in 2017 

Following on from the World Cup 2020 event, Katy will perform at a free concert for Victoria’s bushfire-ravaged community at Bright’s Pioneer Park on March 11.   

On Wednesday, the American singer revealed her new music video Never Worn White, that revealed she and her fiancé, Orlando, 43, are expecting their first child. 

Katy and Orlando first started dating in early 2016, but split in February 2017.   

Baby joy: Meanwhile, his ex-wife Katy, 35, announced on Wednesday that she's expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom, 43. Pictured together in August

Baby joy: Meanwhile, his ex-wife Katy, 35, announced on Wednesday that she’s expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom, 43. Pictured together in August 

Bumping along: Coincidentally, Katy is also in Melbourne for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 event. She showed off her growing baby bump in a multicoloured frock on Saturday

Bumping along: Coincidentally, Katy is also in Melbourne for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 event. She showed off her growing baby bump in a multicoloured frock on Saturday

The couple reconciled in April 2018, and the Pirates of the Caribbean star popped the question in a romantic Valentine’s Day proposal the following year.

Katy and Russell began dating after meeting at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, and tied the knot in October 2010.

On December 30, 2011, Russell filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.   

Exes: Katy and Russell began dating after meeting at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, and tied the knot in October 2010. Pictured at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2011

Exes: Katy and Russell began dating after meeting at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, and tied the knot in October 2010. Pictured at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2011

Parted ways: On December 30, 2011, Russell filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Pictured on December 3 of that year

Parted ways: On December 30, 2011, Russell filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Pictured on December 3 of that year