Vanessa Feltz has revealed she’s trying her best to “put on a brave face” following her split from partner Ben Ofoedu, 16.
The 60-year-old broadcaster announced in recent days that she and her 50-year-old fiancé had split after allegations he “cheated with several other women”.
Speaking to Ulrika Jonsson on her TalkTV show on Wednesday, Vanessa admitted she’s trying to stay positive for her audience.
She said: “I’m doing my best to put on a brave face. After all, I’m at work, that’s my job.
“I don’t want to burden my listeners and viewers with looking thoroughly miserable so that they’re afraid to watch the program and be like, ‘Oh god, is Vanessa breaking down in front of us?’ So I try to do a professional job and persevere.
Candid: Vanessa Feltz has revealed that she’s trying her best to “put on a brave face” following her split from partner Ben Ofoedu, 16.
The TV personality said she had a moment of sadness on her way to work earlier this week.
She said, “I had a moment on the escalator coming out of the subway on Monday and I was like, ‘Oh God.'”
Journalist Vanessa and Ben first met in 2005 after she divorced surgeon Michael Kurer in 2000, whom she discovered also allegedly cheated on her.
She and Michael were married for 17 years and have daughters Allegra, 37, and Saskia, 34.
Speaking of Ben’s alleged infidelity, Vanessa This Morning said: “It wasn’t me who told anyone about it, I tried to keep it as private as possible.
“You know that everyone knows your private affairs, but then again, you don’t have to explain it all the time and everyone cuddles with you.”
And when discussing the 10-year age difference with Ben, Vanessa said: “I’ve never really known why I’m of interest, he was younger, I was older. We were different.
“It’s over now, I don’t know.”
Split: The 60-year-old broadcaster revealed in recent days that she and her 50-year-old fiancé had split amid allegations he had ‘cheated with several other women’.
Honest: Speaking to Ulrika Jonsson on her TalkTV show on Wednesday, Vanessa admitted she tries to stay positive for her audience
She added: “It helps when people say you shouldn’t feel stupid for believing in your partner or feel stupid for believing in someone you love.
“It’s not ridiculous. I’m sad, I feel hurt, terribly humiliated, but many have said you shouldn’t do it. But believing in your relationship is not stupid.”
Vanessa was asked if she felt Ben was being unfaithful or if her discovery came as a complete shock.
She said: “Both, I think, a terrible shock and kind of a gradual thing. It’s often the case, a mix of both.
Vanessa said: “I don’t want to burden my listeners and viewers with looking completely miserable so that they dread watching the program and think, ‘Oh god, is Vanessa falling apart before our eyes?’
“I don’t really want to go into anything and just focus on the future and that there is a future. I want them to exist. To really gather all the love and spend time having a good time.
“We’re making a heartbroken call, I don’t know, but if they could call and help me and give advice.
She later said on the show, “I want to fall in love again. I like that I was raised to do it. If I can’t, I’ll give lots of love.’
Vanessa added that she would be “going out” after the show.
She said: “Who knows, maybe I’ll meet someone tonight! When it happens, you will be the first to know.’
Honestly: Vanessa was asked This Morning if she felt Ben was unfaithful or if it was a complete shock. She said: “Both, I think, a terrible shock and kind of a gradual thing.”
On the road: It has been claimed that Ben’s return to touring with Phats & Small (pictured) at holiday parks across the UK led to his alleged roaming eye (Ben pictured with bandmate Jason Phats, right, in 2008)
“If anyone wants it from me I can hand it out, but if you wanted to call and tell me, I feel like I’m in the eye of the storm right now.
“I would be so grateful for the advice.”
Vanessa previously shared a video saying: “I’m so glad to live longer than my mum, she passed away at 57 and for the Lord’s prayers I will be 61 next month.
“I’m very, very grateful to be alive and I want to keep feeling that way, and I want to celebrate and find fun and laughter wherever I can.
“I know it won’t be easy, but I’m absolutely determined to do it.”
Alongside the video, Vanessa wrote, “I missed you #brokenheart #onwardsandupwards #love #life #friends #family #thankyou.”
Ben broke his silence by simply sharing a heartbroken emoji on social media.
‘Incredibly sad’: It comes after Vanessa shared an update after confirming she’s split from her partner Ben, 16, but intends to stay positive
Old Times: Vanessa’s first marriage to surgeon Dr. Michael Kurer ended it in 2000 after reportedly leaving her for another woman, 13 years after they exchanged vows (the former couple are pictured together in 1997).