Vanessa Feltz makes first TV appearance since split as Ben Ofoedu breaks silence
Vanessa Feltz has made her first TV appearance since her heartbreaking split from long-term love Ben Ofoedu, hours after he broke his silence.
The 60-year-old returned to telly as the TalkTV host refuses to hide away despite the devastating break-up. The broadcasting great now faces up to rebuilding her life again after confirming her split from her fiancé this weekend.
Vanessa announced the news that the pair had parted after 16 years at the weekend, saying that she was "extremely sad and disappointed". The star says she is refusing to allow her devastation to destroy her life and vowed to not let the split "defeat" her.
Vanessa has returned to work after a heartbreaking weekend (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Vanessa and Ben are over after 16 years (PA)
Vanessa appeared on TalkTV today, where she welcomed everyone tuning into the show before referencing the news that broke this weekend. "I hope you're happy and jolly. I hope your weekend was better than mine," she said.
It comes as Ben returned to social media and appeared to have referred to their parting for the first time by posting a large heartbroken emoji on his Instagram Stories.
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He last posted a short clip of himself on the train on his Instagram account two days ago, captioning it: "On the train vibez again God bless if you’re reading this."
Vanessa stunned her fans by announcing the sudden split on Saturday.
"Well I haven't been on Instagram for three weeks and that's because my relationship with Ben is over after sixteen years and I honestly didn't know what to say to you on Instagram," she told her followers in a new video.
Vanessa say she's 'broken hearted' but 'won't let love split defeat her' (vanessafeltz/Instagram)
The newly-single star parties with her This Morning pals at Alison Hammond's birthday bash (@vanessafeltzofficial/Instagram)"But now it's clear that it's over and I really do feel that once the trust in a relationship is gone then you can't really get it back and that's what I would tell anyone else to do."
Vanessa tried to hold back tears as she bravely continued: "And so I just wanted to say that obviously I feel incredibly sad and I am pretty disappointed and shocked and all those horrible things but also full of resolve. I am not going to let this defeat me.
"I am so glad to be living longer than my mum did, she died at 57 and for the Lord's prayers, I am going to be 61 next month.
"I am very very grateful to be alive and I want to carry on feeling that way and I want to celebrate and find fun and laughter anywhere I can.
Vanessa appeared on TalkTV today (TalkTV)"I know it is not going to be easy but I am absolutely determined to do it."
The pair met back in 2005, with Vanessa having divorced Michael Kurer five years earlier following cheating allegations.
Ben popped the question a year after first meeting, but Vanessa had shared her worries about marrying him.
Vanessa Feltz splits from her fiancé Ben Ofoedu after 16 years together
She admitted her divorce from her doctor ex-husband made her "wary of getting married again."
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