Carol Vorderman has two previous marriages and has been single for the past 15 years, but she still has a number of “special friends.”
Carol Vorderman has spoken out about Pete Wicks’ “crush” comments whilst discussing her romantic life. The 64 year old former Countdown star revealed she has “basically been single” for 15 years following her split from journalist Des Kelly.
Carol, who has had two weddings, revealed her disapproval in 2022. She now favors having several “special friends” for informal gatherings.
The TV personality claims this lifestyle has given her a far “freer” way of living, reports Wales Online. However, in a recent chat with Yours magazine, Carol refused to disclose exactly how many special friends she currently enjoys.
She continued, “I’ve been basically single for about 15 years, despite having what I call medium-term boyfriends for a year or so.”
My two children, my family, and my closest friends make up the family. We have a mutual love. Because of how much I have to offer my life, I don’t need love.
Here we examine Carol’s romantic history over the years, including a cheeky remark from former The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks.
the two marriages of Carol
At the age of 24, Carol marries for the first time. Although the union only lasted for a year, she wed Christopher Mather from the Royal Navy.
Carol admits to doing “unfavorable” things during the wedding ceremony.
Speaking on BBC Wales, she said: “I was wearing a dress, right, you know the days when you had the white dress for the day, for the big thing itself.”
When co-host Owain Wynn Evans enquired whether she changed outfits, Carol responded: “And I found a frock to wear at night time – it was like something they now wear in Strictly Come Dancing. It was entirely mesh with sequins in the right places.
So I performed It’s Raining Men on the stage while having something that was probably inappropriate for a bride.
Four years after her divorce, Carol and Patrick King, a management consultant, wed. Before splitting in 2000, the couple welcomed their second child, Katie and Cameron.
After splitting with Des, Carol and Des began a five-year romance. Before reuniting for a while, the couple ultimately decided to end their relationship.
Carol is “freer” with “special friends.”
Carol has revealed that she feels more comfortable keeping special friendships than engaging in a monogamous union.
During a 2022 appearance on This Morning, Carol explained: “Our mothers told us that we should marry when we were still 18 or 19 or 20, so we grew up with that convention that you should find one partner for life. My view is not quite like that.”
She continued, “I live my life in chapters, and you have said this chapter since I was about 50. So, I’ve lived a much more libere life for the past ten or so.
Carol’s separation from two of her “special friends” was confirmed last year.
She stated to The Times, “Life has moved on.” It is impulsive. Although there is no ownership, it functions.
Pete Wicks’ “weird crush”
Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks, who co-hosts the Pride of Britain red carpet with his mate Sam Thompson, has previously labelled Carol as his “weird crush”. On his Staying Relevant podcast, Pete cheekily said: “Carol let me know when you’re free.
I’m anxious to meet with you so we can talk math, drink tequila, and have a delicious breakfast prepared by yours truly!
I didn’t know who he was then, but he’s lovely, Carol exclaimed to Heat magazine.
Not just Carol’s ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant is in love with her either. Melvin Odoom from BBB Radio One has also expressed his admiration for the actress.
