The woman who had a year-long affair with Vanessa Feltz's ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu has spoken of her "guilt". The woman - who has asked to go by the name of Ella - said she fell "hopelessly in love" with the Phats and Small singer after a string of encounters in Ibiza and Thailand.
Their affair happened behind Vanessa's back. This Morning star Vanessa was completely unaware her partner of 16 years was being unfaithful while he was on his trips abroad.
Their encounters were revealed to Vanessa in an email from Ella. She said she had no choice but to send it, reports Birmingham Live.
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Ella said she felt Vanessa, 60, had a "right to know" what had been going on. Ella, 57, is said to have a striking resemblance to Vanessa and she said she didn't know Ben, 50, was in a serious long-term relationship with the TV and radio star.
She added that she broke off their fling as soon as she found out about Vanessa. But she claimed Ben then increased his pursuit of her and she found it impossible to resist him.
Eventually, the businesswoman felt guilty and decided to face her fear and contacted Vanessa to tell her all about Ben's cheating. Sharing her email with the Daily Mail, Ella wrote: "I was aware of his relationship with you, and I felt very guilty but he pursued me so much I couldn't resist his charm."
Ella said she was "terrified" to hit send and was even more horrified when a furious Vanessa decided to immediately call her back. She said that Vanessa told her her behaviour was "very wrong".
Ella explained: "I completely understood her anger at me and I certainly didn't respond angrily to her, but it was a very awkward conversation." Vanessa confirmed her split from Ben earlier this month in a heartbreaking Instagram video.
Ella said she only decided to speak out after reading Ben's exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror last week where he described their affair as "purely sexual with no feelings involved".
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