Amanda Kloots Has Gone on 'Lots of Dates' Since Losing Nick Cordero: 'I'm Wanting a Really Good Person'

Amanda Klootsis slowly but surely looking for love again afterlosingher husband,Nick Cordero, toCOVID-19.“I’ve definitely gone on lots of dates and all wonderful, nice people, but just nobody that has stuck around,” theFit For Christmasstar and co-writer, 40, exclusively shares with PEOPLE from her Los Angeles home.“I’ve been out there,” she adds. “I haven’t gone on any dates in awhile. I’m just wanting a really good person in my life.“Kloots and the Broadway actor married in September 2017 in New York City.

Amanda Kloots Honors Nick Cordero on First Father's Day Since His Death: 'Nick Always Wanted to Be a Dad'

Nick Cordero and son.Photo: amanda kloots/ instagram Amanda Klootsis rememberingNick Corderothis Father’s Day. On Sunday,The Talkco-host, 39, posted a heartfelt Instagram post dedicated to Cordero, whodied on July 5, 2020,from COVID-19 complications at age 41 after spending 13 weeks in the ICU. “Happy Fathers Day to my late husband, Nick. This is the last photo I have of Nick and Elvis on my phone and one of my favorites,” shewrotealongside a snap of her late husband and son Elvis Eduardo smiling together.

Amanda Kloots Honors Nick Cordero on the Third Anniversary of His Death: 'He Lived with an Open Heart'

Nick cordero and Amanda Kloots.Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Amanda Klootsis paying tribute to her late husbandNick Corderoon the third anniversary of hisdeath. The Talkco-host, 41, recalled the qualities that she and Cordero’s friends loved most about the Broadway actor, who died in July 2020 from COVID complications. “Three years ago today Nick passed away. Though he’s not with us anymore I feel, and I know other people that knew him feel, that his spirit lives on in the biggest way.

Amanda Kloots Is Preparing for Son Elvis' Grief Over Dad Nick Cordero's Death: 'It's Coming'

Photo: Amanda Kloots/instagramAmanda Klootsis doing the best she can to prepare both herself and son Elvis, 3, for dealing with the death of his father,Nick Cordero.“There have been some times where he has gotten sad where we’re talking about Nick and he says, ‘But Dada died,’ " the children’s author tells PEOPLE exclusively while discussing her book,Tell Me Your Dreams, out now. “And then he’ll get very, very sad, which is heartbreaking as a parent, obviously.

Amanda Kloots Is Ready to 'Honor' Late Husband Nick Cordero by Competing on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Amanda Klootsis getting ready to hit the ballroom forDancing with the Stars' 30th season — and she plans to honor late husbandNick Corderowith her journey. As the cast forDWTS' upcoming season wasunveiled onGood Morning Americaon Wednesday, Kloots opened up about why it was important for her to join the show. “I think the best way to honor somebody’s life is to keep living your life, and I know Nick would want me to do that,” theTalkco-host, 39, said.