Vanessa Feltz, 63, confirms secret relationship after split from Ben Ofoedu, 52, as she speaks out on new romance
Vanessa Feltz has revealed she had a secret five-month relationship in 2024 that remained completely out of the public eye.
The 63-year-old broadcaster and television personality made the surprising admission in a recent interview ahead of the launch of her new Channel 5 show.
“I was going out with someone last year that nobody found out about. That was quite good for about four and a half to five months,” Feltz disclosed.
The revelation comes after her high-profile split from former Phats & Small singer Ben Ofoedu in 2023.
The couple had been together for 16 years before their relationship ended.
Until this disclosure to Entertainment Daily, it was widely believed that Feltz had remained single since her separation from Ofoedu.
In her candid interview, Feltz admitted she struggles with being single, unlike her friend and Loose Women panellist Linda Robson.
“I’m not happy being single. I don’t like it. I’d like to be like my pal, Linda Robson,” she said.
Feltz explained that Robson embraces the single life with a different perspective.
“She’s like, ‘I know I don’t need a man. I’m not interested. They’re in much more trouble than they’re worth,'” Feltz shared.
The broadcaster continued: “She always says, ‘I’ve got my kids, I’ve got my job, I’ve got my holidays, I’ve got my life. What the hell do I need a man for?'”
Despite admiring her friend’s outlook, Feltz confessed: “I think it’s absolutely great to feel like that. But unfortunately, I don’t. I wish I did.”
Meanwhile, Feltz’s ex-partner Ofoedu has moved on quickly in his romantic life.
The 52-year-old former Phats & Small singer announced his engagement to Vanessa Brown, 29, in February after just one month of dating.
Ofoedu proposed during a holiday in New York, choosing the romantic setting of Central Park for his surprise proposal.
The engagement came shortly before Valentine’s Day and marks a significant milestone for Ofoedu following his split from Feltz.
Prior to her relationship with Ofoedu, Feltz was married to surgeon Michael Kurer from 1983 until their divorce in 2000. The couple share two daughters, Allegra and Saskia.
On a professional front, Feltz has reason to celebrate after landing her own self-titled talk show on Channel 5.
The show begins on Monday and marks a new chapter in the 63-year-old’s career, especially given she’s had to leave her role on ITV’s This Morning behind as a result.
In an Instagram post announcing the news earlier this month, Feltz teased her fans with what’s in store.
“Bursting with excitement about to announce my brand new show ‘Vanessa!’” Feltz began.
“We launch on Monday March 24th at 12.45 @channel5_tv No politics. No news agenda. Just relationships, parenting, dating, sex, gossip, royals, fashion, feelings and fun.
“Ring in for a chat. If you’re talking about it, I’m talking about it,” she signed off.