Carol Vorderman recently discussed her love life, revealing that she has been single for the past 15 years following her split from journalist Des Kelly. The former Countdown star, aged 64, shared that she no longer seeks monogamous relationships and instead prefers having multiple “special friends” for casual arrangements.
According to Wales Online, Carol finds this lifestyle liberating and enjoys the freedom it offers. However, she declined to disclose the exact number of special friends she currently has during a recent interview with Yours magazine.
Reflecting on her romantic history, Carol mentioned her marriages and relationships. She first tied the knot at 24 with Royal Navy officer Christopher Mather, but the marriage lasted only a year. Carol admitted to doing something unconventional during the wedding ceremony, wearing a revealing dress and performing “It’s Raining Men” on stage.
In 1990, Carol married management consultant Patrick King and had two children before parting ways in 2000. She then had a five-year relationship with Des before their final split in 2006. Carol emphasized that she feels more liberated by maintaining special friendships rather than committing to one partner for life.
During an appearance on This Morning, Carol expressed her unconventional views on relationships, stating that she prefers living freely in different chapters of her life. She also revealed that she had ended relationships with two of her special friends, emphasizing the free-spirited nature of their arrangements.
Pete Wicks, a former TOWIE star, humorously referred to Carol as his “weird crush” during a podcast, expressing his admiration for her and suggesting a tequila-filled night of math discussions. Carol responded positively to Pete’s comments, calling him “lovely.” Additionally, BBC Radio One’s Melvin Odoom has also shown his fondness for Carol, to which she jokingly responded that they all need to visit an optician.
Overall, Carol Vorderman’s unconventional approach to relationships and her candid attitude towards love continue to spark interest and admiration from fans and celebrities alike.