An emotional Vanessa Feltz hosted her last Channel 5 daytime show on Friday.
It was revealed last month that bosses ‘blindsided’ the presenter when they made the decision to axe her chat show after just one year on air.
A determined Vanessa, 64, told viewers she ‘is not going to hide under a rock’ and will be launching a new show on YouTube, At Home With Vanessa.
The presenter said it will be filmed at her home, ‘Feltz Tower’ as she added: ‘I hope it’s going to be really great fun’.
It comes as sources close to the star revealed Vanessa is not coping well.
They told the Daily Mail: ‘She was crying all morning before the show and didn’t think she would get through it. It’s been horrific for her. She’s not coping well at all.’
An emotional Vanessa Feltz hosted her last Channel 5 daytime show on Friday after it was axed (pictured with grandson AJ and daughter Saskia)
Vanessa herself said that she was ‘weeping in the car last night thinking, “oh God, tomorrow is my last show”.’
She added: ‘I feel very, very sad this is the last show. To anybody who is sending me nice messages, I really appreciate it.’
Vanessa had guests Danniella Westbrook, Cosmo Landesman and Lizzie Cundy on Friday’s show.
Lizzie, who was also on the presenter’s first show, told her: ‘Vanessa it’s been such an honour working with you. We’ve all loved you, I’m so proud of you.’
The presenter became teary-eyed after Jeremy Vine sent in a personalised message.
He said: ‘You’re amazing. We’re going to miss you in the afternoons, your company. You bring the sunshine, I hope you enjoy your last show. Lots of love, dear Vanessa.’
Fans wrote on X: ‘Vanessa Feltz has been my rock’, and ‘Oh Vanessa Feltz on 5’s final show is so emotional.. until we meet again’.
Vanessa was also presented with flowers at the end of the show from her daughter Saskia and grandson AJ.
Sources close to the show say Vanessa was left furious and stormed out of the studios in tears following the tense discussion to axe the show.
It was revealed last month that bosses had made the decision to axe her chat show after just one year on air
Vanessa was joined on the show by Lizzie Cundy, (left) and Danniella Westbrook, (right)
Lizzie and Danniella were seen making a stylish exit after their appearance on the show
Lizzie turned heads in a pink midi dress
Danniella stunned in a white blazer and trousers
She said: ‘It was a bit of a shock. It was meant to be a delightful year’s contract, the show was going really well…
‘I was shocked to the core and very upset and I still am. It was only Wednesday at 3 o’clock that I found out.
‘It apparently comes from Paramount, who bought Channel 5.
‘They want to show Paramount movies every afternoon at two. It doesn’t cost them any money because they already own them. I don’t think I really came into the equation at all.’
An insider told the Daily Mail at the time: ‘Vanessa was brought into a meeting after her show came off air this week.
‘She had no idea what the meeting was about and certainly didn’t expect to be told it was not being renewed.
‘She feels so blindsided but also let down by bosses.’
Her show, which aired on Channel 5 weekdays at 2pm for an hour, has been consistently targeted by scam callers during their phone-ins for months now.
The Daily Mail understands extremely low ratings for the programme are to blame for the cancellation, but also not being able to get a grip on nuisance calls.
Our insider continued: ‘Producers tried their best to crack down on the calls by limiting just landline users to phone in, but that was decided to be too restrictive given today’s technology and accessibility.
‘Vanessa has given her all to the show, she left a very good role on This Morning which is already long established for this gig.
‘She is truly devastated, but also for her team too, many of whom will now need to find new jobs.’
