Vanessa Feltz put on a dazzling display as she was awarded the prestigious Talk Show gong at the National Reality TV Awards on Wednesday.
The presenter, 63, who accepted the prize for her self-titled Channel 5 show, joined stars at London’s Porchester Hall for the ceremony.
Vanessa, who has shared her hopes of finding love again after splitting from her ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu in 2023, arrived for the event in a stunning pale pink gown with silver beaded detailing.
The broadcaster proudly posed for snaps as she arrived for the ceremony, before heading backstage to show off her award.
Other stars at the event included Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova, who showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a dramatic silver beaded dress.
Fellow dancer Michelle Tsiakkas posed up a storm in form-fitting tiger print dress, as she and the other pros got back to work on the show this week.
Vanessa Feltz put on a dazzling display as she was awarded the prestigious Talk Show gong at the National Reality TV Awards on Wednesday
The presenter accepted the prize for her self-titled Channel 5 show, joining stars at London’s Porchester Hall for the ceremony
The broadcaster proudly posed for snaps as she arrived for the ceremony, before heading backstage to show off her award
Love Island star Abi Moores was joined by her boyfriend Nathan Campbell, with the picture-perfect couple dressed in matching beige looks.
Vanessa’s appearance at the event came as friends rallied round her and vowed to find her a new man after her ex Ben Ofoedu claimed he ‘wasted 17 years’ in their relationship.
The TV personality was set to marry singer Ben, 53, until reports of his infidelity were leaked to the press in 2023.
Ben moved on with aesthetics expert, Vanessa Brown – whom he affectionately calls ‘Vanessa 2.0’ and they married in a lavish £100,000 ceremony earlier this month,
And now pal Vanessa’s pal Francine Lewis has revealed the presenter was feeling ‘pretty blue’ in the wake of his wedding and so she was vowed to find her a man.
The singer, who starred on Britain’s Got Talent in 2013, told Daily Mail: ‘Vanessa deserves a man that will treat her like a queen not a door mat.’
A close friend later told Daily Mail: ‘Vanessa’s been really strong – he [Ben] might be an ex but she still has a heart that got broken – he didn’t hang about!’
They added: ‘Vanessa’s got her girls rallying around her in support.’
Vanessa could not contain her excitement as she kissed her trophy
Other stars at the event including Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova, who showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a dramatic silver beaded gown
The dancer’s dress boasted a dramatic thigh-high split, and she accessorised with a white box clutch bag
Nadiya put on a showstopping display in her dramatic silver feathered dress as she joined a slew of stars at the ceremony
Fellow dancer Michelle Tsiakkas posed up a storm in form-fitting tiger print dress, as she and the other pros got back to work on the show this week
The dancer enjoyed a break from rehearsals for the new series to attend the glitzy event
Love Island star Abi Moores showed off her tanned figure in a sexy cream halterneck dress
The reality star was joined by her boyfriend, MAFS UK star Nathan Campbell, as the loved-up pair enjoyed a date night at the event
The lovebirds packed on the PDA as they hit the purple carpet
Poppy Harrison, who had a short-lived stint in the Love Island villa this summer, set pulses racing in a revealing black thigh-split gown
The blonde beauty was joined by co-star Caprice Alexandra, with both sadly axed from the villa following the show’s sleepover twist
TOWIE’s Junaid Ahmed ensured all eyes were on him with a bejeweled shirt which read ‘Gay, Muslim & Proud’
The reality star (L) was joined by handsome boyfriend Joe Blackman (R)
Big Brother winner Ali Bromley (centre) was reunited with her pal and co-star Martha Jones (left), and posed for snaps with MAFS UK’s Emma Barnes
The stunner slipped into a bejeweled gown with saucy thigh-high split for the star-studded occasion
Many MAFS favourites were in attendance for the ceremony, with Emma (far left), and Kristina Goodsell (right) rubbing shoulders with Jamie Marinos (centre), star of the Australian version
Jamie, who was a breakout star of this year’s MAFS Australia, slipped into a daring black thigh-split dress for the ceremony
Her saucy outfit left very little to the imagination
He thing bodysuit could be seen beneath the gown
Big Brother’s Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace put on a very busty display in a plunging satin gown with racy split
Vanessa met Ben in 2005, when she was at the height of her broadcasting fame and he was a little-known pop singer – best remembered for his stint in Phats & Small.
The couple quickly became a fixture on the celebrity circuit and within months were engaged, with Vanessa proudly introducing him to the public as her fiancé.
She frequently featured him in her media appearances, from red-carpet events to reality TV shows, reviving his public profile and transforming him into a household name.
But behind the scenes, cracks were beginning to show. Their relationship came to a dramatic end in 2023 after he admitted to cheating — a betrayal that left Vanessa heartbroken and publicly humiliated.
Reflecting on his relationship with the former This Morning agony aunt, he said: ‘Never again will I do that. I wasted 17 years of my life.’
Ben added: ‘I don’t believe in long engagements any more. You don’t want to get married if there’s a question mark over your engagement.
‘If you don’t want to commit to someone, that’s fine. But don’t pretend you do and hold on to someone for a long period of time. Let them free, let them fly.’
After undergoing therapy in the wake of their split, the DJ – who refuses to mention Feltz by name ‘ever again’ – said the torrid experience gave him clarity.
‘I knew what I was getting into going out with someone that talks about their sex life on TV. What did I expect? It was great media attention for her. I went into it with my eyes wide open thinking it wouldn’t affect me, but it did.’
Meanwhile, Vanessa confessed that she still has hope of finding love again, despite admitting that it’s a ‘dating desert out there’.
While she had a secret short-lived romance last year, Vanessa has been single ever since, now insisting it is ‘impossible and agonising’ to find someone new.
Reflecting on Jennifer Aniston‘s new relationship with hunky hypnotist Jim Curtis, the broadcaster admitted it had been a ‘beacon of hope’ to her that she would also find love again.
MAFS UK star Laura Jayne Vaughan cut a glamorous figure in an eye-catching black and red tie-dye dress
Linda Robson cut a chic figure in a leopard print dress
TV’s Christopher Biggins put on a very animated display
Celebrity pals Linda and Christopher were in great spirits as they caught up
Danielle Mason cut a glamorous figure in a black and bronze glittered gown
Danielle (L) was joined at the swanky ceremony by an equally stylish pal
Former Gogglebox star Sandi Bogle was also joined by a male friend
Real Housewives of London’s Juliet Mayhew commanded attention in a ruffled mini dress
Actress Sabrina Nolan put on a leggy display in a feathered mini dress
Imani Evans turned heads in a dramatic yellow number
(L-R) Anisa Khan, Chisola Chitambala
MAFS UK’s Adam Nightingale looked dapper in a black tuxedo
GBBO’s Nelly Ghaffar looked stylish in a black dress with yellow accents
TOWIE’s Freddie Bentley was also in attendance
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed last week that Jennifer, 56, spent the Fourth of July weekend with life coach Jim, 49, with snaps showing the couple packing on the PDA onboard a yacht.
Vanessa discussed the twice divorced actress’ newfound happiness in her latest column for the Daily Express, where she lamented how tricky it was for women over the age of 45 to find a partner.
She wrote: ‘It’s so tough, impossible and agonising to find a decent bloke these days. The apps are hopeless. It’s a dating desert out there.
‘I loathe this lament but also can’t deny that these days, finding a man to love and be loved by is a huge task once maturity has kicked in.
‘If Jen has indeed landed her own Mr Darcy then she’ll send a beacon of hope to the rest of us. Go girl!
