Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz has confirmed her relationship with her partner Ben Ofoedu has ended after 16 years together.
In a video posted on Instagram, the 60-year-old said: "I haven't been on Instagram for three weeks and that's because my relationship with Ben is over after 16 years and I honestly didn't know what to say to you on Instagram.
"And so I just wanted to say obviously I feel incredibly sad and I'm pretty disappointed and shocked and all those horrible things but also full of resolve.
"I am not going to let this defeat me."
Feltz said she was glad "to be living longer" than her mother who died aged 57, as she is set to turn 61 in March.
She added: "I am very very grateful to be alive and I want to carry on feeling that way and I want to celebrate and find fun and laughter anywhere I can.
"I know it is not going to be easy, but I am absolutely determined to do it."
Feltz also thanked those who had sent her "wonderful messages" during the split.
Famous faces took to social media to share their commiserations, including This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby, broadcaster Zoe Ball, former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klass and former Countdown star Carol Vorderman.
Source: Press Association
