Tess Daly and Vernon Kay reveal amicable split after 22 years
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay reveal amicable split after 22 years
After 22 years together, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announce an amicable split, stressing they remain close friends and devoted parents.
Fans of daytime television woke to surprising news this week as Tess Daly and Vernon Kay confirmed they are separating after more than two decades of marriage. The couple, who have long been a familiar double act on screen, released a joint statement saying the decision was not easy but they remain 'great friends' who are fully committed to their roles as loving and supportive parents.
Earlier this year, the pair reunited on screen for their first joint hosting appearance in 20 years when they hosted The One Show on February 25, interviewing guests like Jessie Buckley, Maggie Gyllenhaal and the Bridgeton cast. The moment, captured by fans, underscored the professional partnership that has endured alongside their personal lives.
On Friday, May 8, the couple issued a statement confirming their separation. They stressed the split is amicable and asked for privacy as they adjust to life apart. Neither party indicated any third-party involvement and reporters note the pair have remained publicly supportive of each other and their children, who are often cited in coverage of the couple.
Industry watchers note that the news comes after years of balancing demanding careers—Daly as a former Strictly Come Dancing presenter and Kay as a Radio 2 DJ—and raising a family in the spotlight. As they move forward separately, fans hope they will continue to appear together in professional settings when appropriate and continue to support the family unit they have built together.
