Valerie Bertinelli Reveals Never Asked on First Date Despite Two Marriages

Valerie Bertinelli revealed on "The Drew Barrymore Show" that she has never been asked on a traditional first date, explaining that none of her previous partners, including her late husband Eddie Van Halen, formally asked her out before they began dating. She described how she and Van Halen met through her brother at a concert, and their relationship progressed quickly without a typical dating phase, leading to marriage within eight months. Bertinelli, who was married to Van Halen for 26 years and later to Tom Vitale, reflected humorously on her unfamiliarity with the dating process. The discussion was prompted by the "Bob the Builder" dating trend, where people use dating apps to ask others for help with home projects as a way to connect. Host Drew Barrymore joked that Bertinelli "goes straight to marriage," highlighting the uniqueness of her experience. Bertinelli's story offers a contrast to conventional dating norms and underscores her long-term relationships that began without formal dates.