VANESSA Feltz glammed up in a pink frock and hit the town with pal Myleene Klass just hours after her ex fiance married his new wife.
The popular broadcaster – who revealed a dramatic two stone weight loss after the painful break-up – was all smiles as she marked her I'm A Celeb star mate getting an MBE.
Vanessa, 63, who told how she felt her "heart had stopped pumping" after she and Ben Ofoedu, 53, called time on their engagement in 2023 – bravely brushed aside any personal hurt as she stepped out in London.
She arrived at swanky venue Gymkhana is a summery ruffle dress which flattered her glowing tan, paired with shimmery silver sandals.
She styled her blonde hair in loose waves over her shoulders and added a pop of mascara and metallic eyeshadow.
As her ex married new partner Vanessa Brown in a stunning castle ceremony, she posed with former Hear'Say hitmaker Myleene, who donned a white suit and had pinned her MBE to her lapel.
The musician and campaigner scooped the accolade from King Charles at Windsor Castle for her services to campaigning on miscarriage.
Vanessa, who dated Ben for 16 years, is clearly in a happier chapter two years on from her break-up.
BEN'S CATTY SWIPE
While the pair were partying Phats & Small singer Ben, best known for his biggest hit Turn Around, took a swipe at his ex as he said I Do.
Ben, who was previously engaged to TV presenter Vanessa, said the special occasion was "a new beginning", adding: "I wasted 17 years of my life."
He married on Wednesday – five months after proposing to new wife Vanessa on Valentine's Day in New York – having started dating just weeks before.
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."
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."
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.
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."
She added: "Meanwhile, I'm feeling that brokenhearted thing, you know where your heart hurts."
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