This Morning legend quits show after 33 years with surprise statement

Vanessa Feltz has experienced double heartbreak in her 62 years.

In 1983, Vanessa married orthopaedic surgeon Michael Kurer. They had two daughters together, Saskia and Allegra, and all seemed perfect.

But 17 years after they had tied the knot, Michael suddenly walked out on Vanessa and the girls.

Initially, Vanessa was not given an explanation, however she later learned he had been cheating on her with multiple women.

Vanessa has since admitted in the How To Fail podcast that she clung to the wheel of Michael's car in an effort to stop him driving away.

"I don't need to give you all of the details, but effectively I put my arms around the wheels of the car and said, 'Please don't drive away, please don't leave us'," she recalled.

Vanessa was heartbroken, but managed to find love again six years later with musician Ben Ofoedu.

The couple quickly got engaged, although Vanessa put the brakes on when it came to actually tying the knot.

She later admitted the pain of her first marriage split had held her back.

Vanessa said: “The marriage seemed to be so disposable - it could just be chucked down the toilet in 10 seconds flat, even though I didn’t want it to be and I didn’t realise there was any trouble with it or problems.

"So it made me feel a bit damaged and reluctant to ever do it again."

Vanessa and Ben were in a relationship for 17 years before heartbreak did sadly hit again.

In February 2023, Vanessa confirmed it was all over. She kicked the Phats & Small star out after discovering he had also been unfaithful to her.

Vanessa has since tried - and failed - to find Mr Right on TV show Celebs Go Dating.

Ben, meanwhile, is engaged to The Circle's Precious Muir after a whirlwind romance.