Patti LaBelle, 78, says she wants to date again after divorce: 'I'm too good to be solo'

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Patti LaBelle visited the Jennifer Hudson Show this week and revealed that she is open to finding love.The 78-year-old legendary singer was a guest on the talk show on Wednesday, and Jennifer, 41, quizzed her on her dating life.'I was married for 32 years to a wonderful man and we’re still friends, good friends,' LaBelle said, referring to ex-husband Armstead Edwards whom she divorced in 2003.The businesswoman, who is referred to by many as the Godmother of Soul, continued, 'So, I think in life I need to find happiness for myself other than what I had back in the day with him, which was wonderful.'The songstress added with confidence, 'But I’m too good to be solo!'  Love after love: Patti LaBelle visited the Jennifer Hudson Show this week and revealed that she's open to finding love; pictured in NovemberWhen asked if she uses dating apps, the On My Own music artist replied, 'What's that?

Okay, what are dating apps?'After Jennifer explained the concept of digitally swiping through a collection of prospects, the iconic vocalist exclaimed, 'I've seen that commercial!'As the audience burst into fits of laughter, she continued, 'I know what it is now!' Patti, who hails from Philadelphia, gave a slither of information as she dished, 'I do have a nice person in mind.

I really do… But that’s my personal business.'The women shared other notable moments in the midweek episode, like when they reminisced on the time when Hudson was filming the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect.'Aretha and I, we performed live together, so she wanted some ‘Respect’ information,' Patti shared with the live audience.Expressing her fondness of Jennifer, she gushed proudly, 'I feel as though I’m her second mama.