Vanessa Feltz becomes a grandmother for the second time
Congratulations Vanessa!
Vanessa Feltz has had some exciting baby news, becoming a grandmother for the second time after her daughter Allegra Benitah gave birth to a baby girl.
Allegra, from Vanessa's marriage to surgeon Michael Kurer between 1983 and 2000, has spoken exclusively to OK! magazine about her growing family.
The family welcomed a daughter, Neroli, at 9.20am on 8th October by caesarean section.
The 53-year-old broadcaster - who split from Ben Ofoedu in 2023 - has been a grandmother since 2014 to 23-month-old Zeke, who she described as her 'super fan'.
Speaking about Neroli's birth, Allegra said; 'We were actually very calm because we knew what would happen. The night before I was able to have a bath and wash my hair.
'It's a funny feeling going to sleep knowing you're going to meet your baby the next day.'
The BBC Radio 2 presenter, who has since announced she is leaving radio, was also at the 'incredibly quick' birth, which took only half an hour and was 'an enjoyable experience' for Allegra.
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Vanessa with her daughter Allegra and 'super fan' grandson, Zeke
Vanessa has previously spoken about her expanding brood; 'I absolutely love being a grandma. Zeke and I do everything you can imagine.
'Zeke is my best friend and I'd rather hang out with him than anyone else.'
For his first birthday, Vanessa organised a radio shout-out for her grandson, then went to Covent Garden for lunch and a visit to the London Transport museum because; 'Zeke loves red London buses!'
However, the presenter hasn't always been so certain about her relationship with the toddler, especially as a newborn; 'I must admit, I thought I was keen, but when he was born I felt relieved to not be called upon very much.'
Vanessa has also been making her own plans for her family in 2016, finally arranging her wedding to fiancé Ben Ofoedu, a singer, who proposed in December 2006.
Referring to her partner of nine years, Vanessa said; 'We will get married one day, but I think we'll nip off and do it quietly. We're still checking out whether we like each other or not... '
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