Vanessa Feltz is said to be at the top of 'Celebs Go Dating' bosses' "wish list" for the next series.
Vanessa Feltz is said to be at the top of Celebs Go Dating bosses' 'wish list' for the next series
The 60-year-old broadcasting legend confirmed last weekend she and Ben Ofoedu have split after 16 years together, and producers on the E4 show are said to be "willing to throw big money" at Vanessa to sign her up for the next installment.
A TV insider said: "Vanessa is top of the wish list when it comes to casting.
"Talks with potential cast mates are going to begin next month and producers are willing to throw big money Vanessa's way in a bid to get her to sign on the dotted line."
Bosses are said to be hoping Vanessa can find her "happy ending" if she signs up for the show.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper's TV Biz column: "She's been so brave and dignified with how she has dealt with this break-up, and the nation absolutely love her.
"Everyone wants to see her find her happy ending, she really deserves it, so bosses are confident it would be a real ratings winner if she agreed to get on board.
"It remains to be seen whether Vanessa will take them up on their offer but they are going to pull out all the stops, so watch this space."
Vanessa fought back the tears this week as she opened about what a "horrible shock" her break up has been, admitting her heart has been "snapped into a million pieces".
She said: "The thing is, that my mum died at 57 years old and I have mourned her every day. She’s missed so much - now I might start crying and I hope I don’t as that would be very unprofessional.
"So, when I lived to be older than my mum, and I am older, I’m 60, I’ve been so grateful to be alive. I’ve been so grateful, because I didn’t think it was a given right? I was so pleased.
"So, I was absolutely determined to wring every ounce of happiness and fun and adventure and excitement from every day. And I really mean it, I’m not just saying it because it’s sloshy and slushy – I really mean it.
"So, when people say 'Eurgh, you’re 60, you’re old, how do you feel?' The answer is grateful. I feel incredibly grateful, I’m so pleased to be alive. And I’m so determined to enjoy everything I’m given to have.
"But obviously when you get a horrible shock and your heart snaps into a million pieces and you’re just thinking, 'Oh my God,' all that thing about enjoying every minute, it’s a gift, it’s a wonderful thing, just kind of evaporates. It’s very difficult.
"It’s hard then, because you're on track to be appreciating every minute and you’re feeling so sad. It’s hard, isn’t it? I’m determined to do it, but it is hard. I don’t want to be derailed from it."
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