Russell Brand Crushin' on the Jo-Bros

Russell Brand says he cannot wait to see the Jonas Brothers again after he was named the host of the MTV Video Music Awards for the second year in a row.

Brand caused controversy last year when he cracked jokes about the purity rings worn by the teenage band.

The British comic told Ryan Seacrest that he hoped the band would one day play at his wedding – which could even be to one of the brothers.

"I did host the VMAs last year. It was splendid fun and I thought, 'Well, why not do another?'” Brand told listeners of Seacrest's radio show.

When asked about the Jo-Bros, Brand said, "I was having a bit of light-hearted fun with those boys, who I happen to very much adore. And one of the main reasons for doing the VMAs [this year] is the dear hope that I might meet them again.”

"Hopefully, they will perform at my wedding, which if there is any justice in the world will be to one of them. One of the older ones."

We hate to break it to you, Russell, but the oldest is already engaged. Maybe Nick or Joe is your type? Doubt it!

Brand will host the MTV Video Music Awards live from New York City on September 13th.

—Graeme Massie, Splash News