Did Russell Brand have an Aussie fling with Kate Peck?

"What a DUDE!! @MTVAUSTRALIA" MTV presenter and Aussie model Kate Peck tweeted with this pic. Picture: Twitter Source: news.com.au

The Daily Telegraph reports

Comedian Russell Brand has been linked to model and TV presenter Kate Peck during his visit to Australia, a British newspaper reports.

The 37-year-old British funnyman met Peck, 25, at Sydney's ARIA Music Awards, and the good times continued, The Sun newspaper said.

"They've been enjoying quite a passionate fling, mostly at the swanky Park Hyatt," an unnamed source told the tabloid.

"They've seen each other a few times. Kate likes his cheekiness, he's definitely her type. Unlike former girlfriends, Russell wanted to keep it all top secret."

Brand has been linked to a number of women - including fellow Briton and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, 40, since his divorce from singer Katy Perry in December 2011.