Vanessa Feltz was super nervous for her first date in 17 years – as you would be! (Picture: Rex/@vanessafeltzofficial)
Vanessa Feltz is heading out on her first date in almost two decades, and it’s safe to say she’s feeling a little jittery about it.
The 61-year-old TV presenter split from her long term partner, Ben Ofoedu, in February, after it emerged he had cheated on her multiple times.
It was a huge change for the This Morning star, as she and the 50-year-old Phats & Small singer had been together for sixteen years and were engaged.
The TalkTV star has been candid about her ‘agony’ over the affair, previously saying her heart was ‘split into a million pieces’ over the betrayal.
Now, Vanessa is trying to move on as she has recently signed up to the next series of popular dating show, Celebs Go Dating, alongside the likes of Lottie Moss and Love Island’s Chloe Burrows.
Yesterday, Vanessa shared a self-facing video from the back of a cab as she was driven across London to attend her first date on the show.
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The star said she was ‘lost for words’ because of the nerves (Picture: @vanessafeltzofficial)
But this isn’t just Vanessa’s first Celebs Go Dating meet up, but the occasion sees the media personality go on her first date in 17 years. Gulp!
Needless to say, anyone would be worried in that situation, and Vanessa certainly was as she described feeling lost for words with nerves.
‘Oh em ge,’ she began, relatable as ever.
‘Going off on my first date for Celebs Go Dating. I haven’t been on a date for 17 years so just imagine how I’m feeling.
‘I can’t even find the words to describe it and I’m good at words, so I don’t know.
‘But that is where I’m going this morning and I’m wishing you all a lovely, lovely Friday.’
Vanessa and Ben Ofoedu were together for 16 years and engaged until it was revealed he’d cheated multiple times (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Vanessa looked fabulous for the big date in some massive white-rimmed round glasses, with frames big enough to read: ‘L’amour Paris et London.’
The star wore a stretchy floral pink and white off the shoulder top for the morning date.
The popular TV star was flooded with support from fellow stars, with Alan Carr commenting: ‘Good Luck!!! ❤️’
Meanwhile, Ruth Langsford wrote: ‘Just be fabulous you! ❤️’
Trisha Goddard also commented on the video with a conversation starter idea, as she said: ‘Good luck… your wonderful collection of sunglasses would be a great opening topic!🤣❤️’
Leigh Francis – the man behind Keith Lemon – also wished Vanessa luck, while Denise Van Outen said: ‘How exciting! ❤️😍’
Vanessa’s daughter Allegra found out about the cheating on Christmas day after an anonymous Instagram message – which was also ‘abusive’ – tipped her off.
Deciding to tell her mother promptly, Ben and Vanessa split shortly after.
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You got this, Vanessa!