Vanessa Feltz talks about dating in her sixties, her dream man and what she does to unwind
KENZI DEVINE & LAUREN FLETCHER
As a TV agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz feels like a friend to everyone. The presenter and radio host is known and loved for her down-to-earth attitude and no-nonsense advice on everything from relationships to fashion.
But the 62-year-old decided to branch out into the world of social media, where she found a whole new audience who provided her with support after she split from her fiancé Ben Ofoedu in 2023.
It’s social media, too, that gave her the inspiration to launch her own fashion range, 4Love, after she received messages asking her where her clothes were from.
As well as inspiring her followers, it seems the This Morning star has an added reason to dress to impress – she’s on the lookout for romance.
Although she tells us there is nothing serious to mention when it comes to her love life, there’s no denying her stint on Celebs Go Dating has provided Vanessa with the confidence to get back out onto the dating scene. So much so she’s keen to do the reality show for a second time!
“If they took me back then I’d give it more of a chance,” she says of the experience. “I’m calmer now so I’d be better.”
Here, Vanessa lifts the lid on dating and what makes her happy...
Hi, Vanessa. You had a tough break-up last year. How has the support been since?
Everyone has been so lovely. My family and friends have been amazing. Everybody knows that I’ve been out [for] 365 nights. I’ve had people to go out with and I haven’t just been plonking around by myself every night, so it’s nice.
Was it difficult having such a public split from Ben?
It wasn’t nice. I tried not to read or look at the press or social media surrounding my break-up, but I found that people always tell me about it. It’s not ideal, is it?
How is your love life now?
I’ve been dating, but I haven’t found anybody yet. I’m trying my best, it’s not without effort.
Who’s your perfect celeb man?
Well, ever since I interviewed him, I’ve liked Jeff Goldblum – but he’s married so I can’t have him! I like his look, his personality and intellect, he’s quick and clever and has hobbies. I remember I interviewed him and he asked me to come to a party, so I went but I was married so I took my husband [Michael Kurer, her ex-husband] with me. I’m not 100% sure what his intentions were but I don’t think he wa
