Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have confirmed they are splitting after 23 years together. In a statement shared online, the couple said: “After much deliberation, and with a deep sense of care and respect for each other, we have decided to part ways amicably.
“This is not an easy choice, but it comes from mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us. We remain very good friends and most importantly, we are fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority. No other parties are involved in this decision.”
The pair split less than a year after Tess confirmed she was stepping away from presenting strictly come danceIn which she was acting since 2004.
The pair appeared solid, and in February, they hosted an edition of The One Show together, the first time they had jointly presented a show for 20 years. Introducing the show, Vernon introduced his then-wife as “TV royalty” and joked that she would keep him “in check.”
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The pair first met in 2001 when Vernon was presenting on T4. talking to digital spy Of the early days of their relationship, Tess said: “It was all very immediate really, because we had so much fun together straight away. I couldn’t imagine having more fun with anyone else. It was explosive, let me tell you.”
The pair got married after dating for just two years, with the pair marrying in a simple ceremony held at St Mary’s Church in Horwich, Vernon’s hometown. The newlyweds’ reception took place at nearby Rivington Hall Barn.
© WireImageThe couple welcomed their first daughter, Phoebe, in 2004. Five years later, Tess and Vernon become parents again with the arrival of their second daughter, Amber.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2023, the couple shared never-before-seen photos from their wedding. “Can’t believe it was 20 years ago! [heart emojis] Always @vernonkay,” Tess said in a social media post at the time.
In 2023, Tess confessed that she still got “butterflies” whenever she received text notifications from her husband. In a TikTok video, the presenter said: “We celebrate our 20th anniversary in September, and we still sit down to dinner and we have so much to talk about – we just have real laughs.”
“I see him go ‘yay’ when his name comes up on his phone. We laugh a lot, he’s always making a mess, dancing around in the kitchen. There’s never a dull moment.”