Carol Vorderman has revealed that she has parted ways with two of her five 'special friends', as she continues to embrace a polyamorous lifestyle. The 63-year-old former Countdown star first spoke about her unconventional relationships on This Morning two years ago, aiming to challenge societal stigmas.
At the time, Vorderman disclosed she was dating five men, including an astronaut who contacted her from the International Space Station. Now, she has confirmed that two of those relationships have ended, but downplayed the splits, telling The Times: 'Life's moved on. It's free-spirited. There's no ownership but it works.'
The Welsh presenter expressed her love for being single, stating: 'I couldn't think of anything worse than being with a full-time partner.' She added that many married women have told her, 'Yay! Good for you!' when discussing her lifestyle.
Vorderman previously defended her choices on Instagram, saying: 'There are different kinds of relationships and a less pressurised one is one which suits many of us. It's just that society has said we can't talk about it. Well, stuff that.'
On Michelle Visage's BBC podcast Rule Breakers, Vorderman explained the double standards she faced growing up, where women with multiple partners were judged derogatorily. She emphasised that her current situation is 'a happy place', but clarified she is not into one-night stands.
Vorderman was first married to Royal Navy officer Christopher Mather in 1985, but they split after a year. She later married management consultant Patrick King, with whom she has two children, son Cameron and daughter Katie.
