Holly Willoughby and celebs support Vanessa Feltz following her shock split with Ben Ofoedu after he ‘cheated’
HOLLY Willoughby has rushed to support Vanessa Feltz after her shock split from Ben Ofoedu.
A number of the broadcaster’s friends headed to social media to show their support for the star after revealing she and her fiance Ben, 50, had gone their separate ways.
TalkTV favourite Vanessa, 60, dumped her fiance after suspicions that he had cheated on her with several women.
Today, the star spoke of her “shock” and “heartbreak” over the Phats & Small singer’s suspected infidelity.
The split came as a surprise for her fans, as the pair have regularly appeared together over their 16-year relationship.
Amid a string of allegations that Ben cheated with a number of women, Vanessa was horrified to discover his “double life”.
It was understood she discovered a trail of emails and social media messages leading her to uncover the infidelity.
Vanessa took to her Instagram last night to reveal why she had been missing from her social media for three weeks.
“I’ve missed you,” she told her fans. “I haven’t been on Instagram for three days and that’s because my relationship with Ben is over after 16 years.
“I didn’t know what to say to you on Instagram.
“But, now it’s clear that it’s over, I really believe that once the trust is gone in a relationship that it’s over and you can’t really get it back.
“So I just wanted to say obviously I feel incredibly sad and I’m pretty disappointed, and I’m shocked.
“It’s a pretty horrible thing but, also, I’m full of resolve. I’m not going to let this defeat me.”
Putting a positive spin on things, Vanessa said: “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.
“I know it is not going to be easy but I am absolutely determined to do it.”
Her celebrity friends flooded the comments section with their support, including This Morning host Holly, 41.
“We simply love you to bits,” she penned, as Zoe Ball chimed in: “Feel the love that surrounds you always, wonderful V.”
“He’s a… and you have survived far, far worse,” Carol Vorderman added. “You ARE a survivor and I can’t wait to be going out with you, as you know.”
Rochelle Humes chimed in: “We love you lots,” while Myleene Klass said: “You have got this, Vanessa, and we have got you.
“You have been so brave and will absolutely rise from this like the Queen you are. You deserve loyalty and love and knowing your worth and not settling for anything less than that takes balls. Proud of you.”
Among the other stars to pour their support to Vanessa were Lisa Snowdon, Ruth Langsford and Tamzin Outhwaite.
It comes after Vanessa put on a brave face as she stepped out in public for the first time since her shock split from Ben.
She looked stylish in a black minidress and tights while strolling in London.
Over the weekend Vanessa thanked people for their support as she moved on with her life after ending her relationship of 16 years amid ‘cheating allegations.’
She told The Sun at the star-studded Epic Tails screening at Leicester Square’s Vue Cinema yesterday: “Thank you all for your kindness. I’m doing OK.”
Vanessa discovered evidence that she believed proved her fiancé had cheated on her with several women.
The Sun understands that the 16-year relationship came to an end as a horrified Vanessa discovered his “double life” in a string of emails and social media messages.