United Kingdom, April 23 -- Russell Brand is still in contact with Katy Perry's parents.

The 50-year-old comedian - who will face trial later this year after being charged with rape and sexual assault - admitted it is "true" that he hasn't spoken to the Roar singer since he asked for a divorce in December 2011, just over a year after they got married, but revealed he is in touch with Keith and Mary Hudson.

He said on The Megyn Kelly Show: "I stay in touch with her father, Keith, and her mother, Mary, 'cause they're good Christian folks."

Russell - who has three children with spouse Laura Gallacher - admitted he didn't "handle" marriage to Katy very well and had pushed her to get married because he thought it would boost his self-esteem...