Vanessa Feltz takes subtle swipe at ex Ben Ofoedu after his wedding – live on C5 show
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VANESSA Feltz appeared to take a subtle swipe at ex fiance Ben Ofoedu after his marriage this week during a live chat on her Channel 5 show.
Phats & Small singer Ben, best known for his biggest hit Turn Around, said I Do with new wife Vanessa Brown on Wednesday - five months after proposing on Valentine's Day in New York.
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Vanessa Feltz appeared to take a subtle swipe at ex Ben Ofoedu after his wedding
Credit: Channel 5
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The broadcaster was chatting about working with partners on her C5 show, Vanessa
Credit: Channel 5
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She told how she was 'single and alone' following her split with singer Ben
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Ben said I Do to wife Vanessa Brown this week
Ben, 53, called time on his engagement with Vanessa, 63, in 2023 after 16 years together, was dating his now-wife just weeks before he popped the question.
He appeared to take his own dig at former fiance Vanessa following the special occasion in a stunning Cumbria castle, telling how his nuptials were 'a new beginning' and added: "I wasted 17 years of my life."
Now broadcasting legend Vanessa appears to have hit back.
Speaking on her daytime talk show Vanessa, she nattered to Carrie and David Grant, former Strictly star James Jordan and her daughter, Saskia Joss.
In the discussion about working with their respective spouses, James said of teaming up with fellow professional dancer Ola "for us its always worked."
After Carrie and Saskia gushed about their working dynamics, Vanessa quipped: "And I'm sitting here single, single and all alone."
She then moved on and said: "Alright let's get straight into our first topic."
Yet later in the show, the anchor hinted the subject had resurfaced.
Vanessa teased that there were 'censored' conversations with her guests during the break.
She didn't disclose what the chats were about - but the guests were all laughing as the theme tune played out.
It came a day after she was spotted all smiles as she partied with pal Myleene Klass following her MBE accolade, just hours after Ben's ceremony.
BEN'S CATTY SWIPE
While the pair were partying, Ben took a catty swipe at his ex as he said I Do.
Inside Ben Ofoedu and fiance Vanessa's 'no expense spared' three-day wedding with HUGE boyband star best man and luxury fairground as they set date for nuptials
New husband Ben then told MailOnline: "I have always wanted to be married since I was seven years old. I always wanted to be with someone who would take my surname.
"I almost gave up on marriage, thinking there wasn't a lady that would walk down the aisle for me.
"I can't believe the day has come, it is a dream come true. It feels like I've been waiting for this moment all my life.
"This is the finale of the chapter that was 17 years of my life."
Vanessa Feltz and Ben Ofoedu relationship timeline
2005
The couple meet at a Christmas party after being introduced by mutual friend Keith Duffy.
Ben tells OK! years later: 'My first impression of you Feltzy was cheeky, very very cheeky and very very quick-witted."
2016
The pair get engaged in December in Ireland after a whirlwind romance. Ben pulls out all the stops, covering their hotel bed in red roses.
2020
Ben teases on Loose Women that a ceremony is imminent. He says: "I think we'll be making an announcement very, very soon.
2022
The stance changes significantly. Vanessa tells OK!: "I do think 'never say never', but I certainly haven't made any plans for a wedding and I think we're quite happy this way."
2023
Shocked Vanessa announces the relationship is over, heartbroken by Ben's infidelity.
An insider also told The Sun: 'Ben's never been happier. He's always wanted to get married and knew Vanessa was the one instantly."
Back in April, Ben revealed no expense was going to be spared in order to make it the perfect day.
He told us: "There's a three-day wedding celebration. We've got a summer soiree the night before, a barbecue, then the whole day of celebrations the day after and then a farewell brunch.
"So it'll be jam-packed."
FELTZ'S PAIN
TV star Vanessa dumped her fiancé Ben two years ago after suspicions that he had cheated on her with several women.
The This Morning segment presenter spoke of her 'shock' and 'heartbreak' over the singer's suspected infidelity at the time.
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 that led her to uncover the infidelity.
She told fans of her TalkTV drive time show that despite the "sadness" and "shock", she wouldn't let it get her down.
Vanessa said: "People who have been reading about my private life over the weekend will know that my 16-year relationship has come to an end.
"I have said, I'm very sad. I'm very shocked, but I am going to soldier forth. I hope to rise like a phoenix from the ashes and all of that."
The TV presenter revealed a dramatic two stone weight loss after the painful break-up.
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Vanessa made her comments 24 hours after Ben's nuptials
Credit: Channel 5
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Ben appeared to take his own swipe at his broadcaster ex shortly after his ceremony
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