Katy Perry getting closer to backing dancer

The singer is said to be getting on very well with the dancer only known as Malik.Katy Perry

The singer is said to be getting on very well with the dancer only known as Malik.

Its a couple of weeks since reports emerged that Katy Perry had found a shoulder to cry on in her backing dancer , known only as Malik, and according to the latest work from an insider close to the singer, it seems they having been growing closer.

Perry has been said to have spent an increasing amount of time with the dancer following her divorce from comedian husband Russell Brand earlier in the month, and talking to The Sun, the source was happy to elaborate.

They said, During the tour last year, Katy became extremely close to herbandand backing dancers. They all lived in each others pockets and everyone knew how much Katy was suffering not least of all Malik."

Throughout her trip to India, Katy spent a lot of time with him the pair would often stay up late into the night chatting and drinking in the hotelbar. When they were dancing on stage together, it was clear she only had eyes for him.

The source continues: In sound check on the day of the last show, the pair started falling about in fits of giggles over a private joke. It was as if they were a couple. Malik shot her cheeky winks acrossthestageand showered her with hugs. Katy was clearly loving the attention.

Earlier this week Brand was also said to be moving on from his marriage, after a girl left a club with was seen at his home the next morning.