Television presenter Vanessa Feltz has revealed she's contemplating abandoning her search for romance after describing her experiences with dating as both "devastating" and an "absolute nightmare".
The 63-year-old broadcaster made the admission during an exclusive conversation at the National Reality TV Awards, where she appealed for assistance in finding a suitable partner.
"If you can think of anyone to fix me up with, please do. All names gratefully received and phone numbers!" she said.
The former This Morning presenter confessed she's increasingly tempted to follow the example of Loose Women's Linda Robson, who has sworn off relationships following her divorce.
Vanessa Feltz has been single since splitting from long-term fiance Ben in 2023 | CHANNEL 5"I'm edging towards becoming Linda Robson," Feltz admitted to The Mirror, mimicking her friend's accent whilst explaining Robson's stance on remaining single.
Feltz made these revelations whilst attending the ceremony in a striking pink gown adorned with gold details, where her Channel 5 programme secured the Best Talk Show award.
Despite maintaining her characteristic glamour with her signature blonde curls and radiant makeup, the broadcaster expressed frustration with her romantic prospects. "Shocking is how I'm finding it," she explained during the event.
The television personality hasn't entirely abandoned hope, joking about potentially meeting someone at the awards ceremony itself.
Vanessa Feltz split from Ben in 2023
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"Prince Charming must be out there for me somewhere - is he though?" she questioned, before adding with characteristic humour: "There's one security guard I've got my eye on, I wouldn't say he had his own teeth necessarily but anyway!"
The broadcaster has been unattached since early 2023, following the conclusion of her 16-year partnership with Phats and Small vocalist Ben Ofoedu.
Their relationship ended after revelations of the 53-year-old singer's unfaithfulness emerged.
Ofoedu wed 29-year-old Vanessa Brown last month, making pointed remarks about his previous engagement during the ceremony.
"Never again will I do that. I wasted 17 years of my life. I don't believe in long engagements any more," he stated.
Feltz announced their separation through an emotional social media video at the time.
The split marked the end of what had been one of her most significant relationships since her divorce from Michael Kurer, with whom she shares two daughters, Allegra and Saskia.
The broadcaster recently disclosed her struggles with solitude during an interview, acknowledging difficulties with being unaccompanied.
Vanessa Feltz and Ben Ofoedu split in 2023 | Getty"I'm not good at being alone, or being away from my friends and family," she revealed, attributing these feelings to what she describes as separation anxiety.
Despite personal challenges, Feltz has channelled her energy into professional ventures, including her four-month-old Channel 5 programme.
"We're absolutely delighted," she said of the show's success, noting its placement alongside established presenters like Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross.
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Vanessa Feltz and Ben Ofoedu were together for 16 years | GettyThe programme faced controversy in June when guest Karen Millen's comments about breastfeeding generated over 1,856 Ofcom complaints.
Feltz defended the show's unscripted format, explaining: "It's properly, genuinely live. So people will say whatever they're going to say."