At first glance, Russell Brand looks like he is having a whale of a time relaxing poolside in Los Angeles with wife Katy Perry.
However, on closer inspection, the lady showing off her figure in a tight black swimsuit is not Katy, but a brunette who looks astonishingly like the Firework singer.
Perhaps Brand's new friend was just keeping him company by the hotel pool in Miami as Katy was struck down with food poisoning over the weekend - so much so that she was forced to reschedule two of her planned concerts.
She later promised: 'I am going to return in a few weeks to give them the very best show ever!'
Brand wore a pair of white patterned swimming shorts as he chilled out with his new friend on Sunday.
But Katy was clearly fully appraised of the situation as later in the day, the couple were seen out together stopping at a fruit stand in Los Angeles.
The pictures of the pair together, a rarity in recent months, are set to dismiss rumours their nine-month marriage it in trouble.

She never released any images from her top-secret wedding to Jay-Z, but Beyonce has given fans an idea of what her wedding day may have looked like.

The singer plays a bride-to-be wearing sexy bridal lingerie in the video for her latest single Best Thing I Never Had, remembering a past lover who let her get away.

As she sings about the man who wronged her, the 29-year-old strides around her bedroom in a sheer white number complete with a corset lace-up back, suspenders and garter.
Bride-to-be: Beyonce appears in a risqué bridal negligee in the video for her new single Best Thing I Never Had

Bride-to-be: Beyonce appears in a risqué bridal negligee in the video for her new single Best Thing I Never Had
Racy: The singer flaunts her famous figure as she sings about a former lover

Racy: The singer flaunts her famous figure as she sings about a former lover
If you've got it, flaunt it: Beyonce shows off her curves in lacy white underwear and showcases her natural beauty with minimal make-up

If you've got it, flaunt it: Beyonce shows off her curves and showcases natural beauty with minimal make-up

With her hair pulled back in two tight buns, the singer writhes on the bed before placing her elaborate veil and tiara on her head.

The enormous tiara is the first hint at a Gypsy-style wedding outfit, and Beyonce doesn't disappoint, appearing in the next scene in an over-the-top dress.

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