Mamma Mia! Melanie Sykes flew to Italy’s City of Love... and took a punt on a gondolier more than half her age. The TV host, 50, was on holiday in Venice with a pal – but as our snaps show, she was also busy building bridges with Riccardo Simionato, 23.
Former model and mum-of-two Mel is believed to have fallen for Riccardo after he wowed her with some oar-some strokes during a trip on his gondola last Sunday.
And less than 24 hours later, the pair were pictured kissing. What is your view? Have your say in the comments below Former Boddingtons babe Mel posted a photo of a ride with Riccardo saying she was “just a bit giddy”.
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