Riccardo Simionato Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Melanie Sykes has shared a gushing tribute to her Italian lover Riccardo Simionato and a wonderful trip after she reunited with him for a romantic break away in Venice.The 51 year old star is 27 years older than her beau, but the brunette beauty told fans he and the Italian people have “her heart” in an Instagram post. Following a gorgeous holiday in the Italian city, Melanie shared a snap of her taking pictures of the beautiful sea as the sun beamed down.

Melanie Sykes has reflected on her whirlwind trip to Venice where she enjoyed a six-day fling with a 23-year-old gondolier Riccardo Simionato.The presenter, 50, was seen kissing the handsome young man during the visit, with her revealing she 'was experiencing so much joy, it was difficult to actually care' who saw them.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Melanie also encouraged her followers to embrace and appreciate  the 'happy moments in this crazy life'.Melanie penned: 'Morning strumpets.

Melanie Sykes has hit out at critics over her six-day fling with a toyboy in Venice. The TV star's whirlwind romance saw her enjoy a brief dalliance with gondolier Riccardo Simionato, 23, during her solo holiday.

gondolier in Venice.The presenter, 50, looked to be keeping her head down as best she could as she ran errands in dark shades and a casual ensemble, having left Riccardo Simionato, 23, behind her in Italy. The ex-Des And Mel host wore ripped skinny jeans and a white Tee, with a cropped cream jacket over the top, a warm scarf and heeled ankle boots.She wore a bronzing wash of make-up and allowed her raven tresses to fall loose.She was seen clutching her phone as she headed to her car, also seen