Melanie Sykes, 50, returns to the UK alone after enjoying a six-day fling with a gondolier, 23, in Venice

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MELANIE Sykes was seen passionately kissing her gondolier lover in romantic pictures from Venice. The 50-year-old defiantly said she's "too happy to care" about their 27-year age gap after speaking out about the saucy snaps.

Melanie Sykes has reflected on her whirlwind trip to Venice where she enjoyed a six-day fling with a 23-year-old gondolier Riccardo Simionato.The presenter, 50, was seen kissing the handsome young man during the visit, with her revealing she 'was experiencing so much joy, it was difficult to actually care' who saw them.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Melanie also encouraged her followers to embrace and appreciate  the 'happy moments in this crazy life'.Melanie penned: 'Morning strumpets.

Melanie Sykes has hit out at critics over her six-day fling with a toyboy in Venice. The TV star's whirlwind romance saw her enjoy a brief dalliance with gondolier Riccardo Simionato, 23, during her solo holiday.

MELANIE Sykes, 50, breaks her silence on her five-day fling with a Venice gondolier, 23, saying she's "too happy to care". The presenter jetted off to Venice with a friend but ended up falling for gondolier Riccardo Simionato.

gondolier in Venice.The presenter, 50, looked to be keeping her head down as best she could as she ran errands in dark shades and a casual ensemble, having left Riccardo Simionato, 23, behind her in Italy. The ex-Des And Mel host wore ripped skinny jeans and a white Tee, with a cropped cream jacket over the top, a warm scarf and heeled ankle boots.She wore a bronzing wash of make-up and allowed her raven tresses to fall loose.She was seen clutching her phone as she headed to her car, also seen enquiring at a customer service kiosk.Mel was pictured in Venice kissing the handsome young man passionately, draping her arms around his neck as he clung tightly to her waist.The TV and radio presenter, who found fame in the 1990s as the face of

MELANIE Sykes has been making waves after splashing out on a trip to Venice and enjoying a six-day fling with a gondolier. The 50-year-old ex-Boddington beer girl was spotted locking lips with Riccardo Simionato, 23, on the trip.

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