Vanessa Feltz - 'I haven't dated in 17 years - I'm ready to find my Prince Charming'
14.08.2023 - 11:31
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Vanessa Feltz faced enormous heartache when she split from her partner of 17 years, Ben Ofoedu, in January, and she's now ready to enter the world of dating. In an exclusive interview with us, the 61-year-old revealed she's not been on a first date in almost two decades and while the thought of it seems 'daunting', she's also ready to open her heart again.
Vanessa told us: "Truthfully it would be absolutely marvellous to meet Prince Charming." Now, as the star takes to our screens on Celebs Go Dating, Vanessa admitted how 'terrifying' this chapter of her life has been. The mum-of-two said: "It’s been very exciting and good fun, but let’s put it this way, for the very first couple of days I was terrified.
"I haven’t been on a date for 17 years. But once you do it more and you calm down, it’s fine.
I’m no longer terrified." The TV personality also previously opened up about her experience on the Channel 4 dating show, describing it as, “a shock to the system” and a “wild adventure”. She said: “17 years I haven’t been on a date, it’s a long long time.” While she kept the details of her dates under wraps, Vanessa teased: “I’m not going to be getting married to him anytime soon, put it that way.” But it appears that the TV presenter has nothing to worry about as no matter what happens she has an incredibly supportive family by her side.
It's no secret that the past few months have been tough on her, but when we caught up with Vanessa it's clear she has a zest for life and credits her grandchildren, Zeke, Neroli, Amiel (AJ) and Cecily, for "giving her happiness." "It’s impossible to be heartbroken when you’re holding a beautiful baby" she said. "Those pheromones just transfer straight into you, especially if you’re feeling
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