Katy Perry comforted by ex-boyfriend Travie McCoy

London: Pop star Katy Perry`s former boyfriend Travie McCoy has offered her support during her marriage split.

The 27-year-old singer`s ex-boyfriend has been comforting her since she and her British comedian husband Russell Brand called time on their union in December after only 14 months of marriage. Gym Class Heroes frontman McCoy says he has been trying to help the singer get over the break-up, reported Mirror online. "There will always be a connection between us, I`ll always be there for her. When you`ve been in a relationship like ours, you will always make time for that person. Katy was there for me through my hard times when things were really bad. Life goes on, I have regrets about the way things ended but there are no grudges anymore. I`ll always be there for her, she knows that," he said. "Do I think she got married to Russell too fast? When you`re feeling it, you`re feeling it. You can`t help how you feel," he added. Perry and McCoy started dating in 2008 after she appeared in the video for his band`s song `Cupid`s Chokehold` but split in 2009. PTI