Vanessa Feltz’s ex fiancé buys £1.8m home in posh London street with new girlfriend after whirlwind romance

VANESSA Feltz' ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu has splashed out on a £1.8million home with his new girlfriend.

Phats & Small singer Ben, 52, has fallen head over heels for his new blonde Vanessa, who he went official with on Instagram this week - two years after splitting with Vanessa Feltz.

The couple are set to move into a two-bedroom property in the heart of London's trendy Soho district.

A close friend of Ben's told The Sun: “Ben is the happiest he’s ever been right now, he’s finally met someone who seems so perfect for him.

"Vanessa is absolutely stunning and Ben can’t believe his luck - they can’t wait to move in together into their new home.”

Smitten Ben launched their relationship on Instagram days ago as they holidayed in Dubai.

The loved-up couple soaked up the sun and drank cocktails in luxury, posing together at an outdoor bar.

Vanessa wore a zebra-print bikini, denim mini skirt and a cap as she cosied into Ben, who sat on a bar stool with his shirt buttoned down.

He called his new girlfriend a "beautiful woman" and revealed she shared the same name as his ex in a video from the trip.

The new relationship comes hot on the heels of Ben's split from ex Precious, 40, in November.

That year-long romance ended amicably with the exes blaming their busy schedules and differing views on starting a family as the reason for the split.

Speaking to , Ben said: "I could always see a future with Precious because we connect so well, laugh so much and enjoy one another. 

"However, with both our schedules being so manic and life moving so fast we have decided to part ways romantically but hold onto our friendship."

Precious added: "Ben needs a partner who can settle down right now and have children sooner rather than later. Due to our age difference, for me, I would like to wait a bit longer, perhaps within five years' time, who knows."

Ben's 16-year relationship with broadcasting legend Vanessa, 62, came to an end over Christmas in 2022 when she discovered he'd cheated on her.

The couple were introduced by mutual pal Keith Duffy in the early noughties and got engaged in 2006.

They lived together in a £3.5m home in the capital until their split - with Ben bouncing back months later with Precious.