Vernon Kay Addresses Tess Daly Split During Radio 2 Show

Vernon Key began the latest edition of his Radio 2 show by addressing the recent news that he and his wife Tess Daly have called time on their marriage.

On Monday morning, Vernon decided to tackle the elephant in the room immediately, kicked things off on his show by telling his listeners: “I just want to say on behalf of me and Tess, thank you for all your well wishes.”

“tt has been greatly, greatly appreciated,” he added.

Days earlier, the former couple had shared a joint statement on social media which read: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.

“This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us. We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.”

Vernon and Tess concluded: “There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together. We will not be making any further public comments.”

The two met in the early 2000s when they were both in the early years of their presenting careers, eventually getting married in 2003.

During a 2013 interview with The Sun, the former Strictly Come Dancing host recalled: “It was all quite immediate, really, because we instantly had such a blast together. I couldn’t imagine having more fun with anyone else. It was pretty explosive, I tell you.”

The year after they tied the knot, Tess and Vernon welcomed their first daughter, Phoebe, with their second, Amber, following in 2009.

Although they’re both prolific presenters on British TV, Tess and Vernon have only worked together professionally on a handful of occasions, most recently in February 2026, when they co-hosted an episode of The One Show.