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Tess Daley and Vernon Kay have split

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 18:40

Sad isnt it - they were a power couple

Tess Daley and Vernon Kay have split
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Greywizard · 08/05/2026 20:25

Isn’t their youngest child 16 now, I wonder if they stayed together for the children.
He’s a sleaze and she a class act.

SingedSoul · 08/05/2026 20:27

Hasn't this been on the cards since 2009?

PullTheBricksDown · 08/05/2026 20:29

BeeCucumber · 08/05/2026 19:40

Not surprised. It was inevitable after the shenanigans that has gone on during their marriage. I hope Tess finds happiness soon. She has been very patient and waited for the perfect moment to announce their separation - post Strictly but before the new presenters have been revealed so as not to steal their thunder.

Though if they have a 16 yo they'll be just starting GCSE exams now 😬

IcedPurple · 08/05/2026 20:30

likelysuspect · 08/05/2026 19:22

Why are people assuming its more her choice than his?

Well, statistically women are about twice as likely as men to initiate divorce.

In this particular case, obviously none of us know them, but if he got to shag around and have a 'happy family' to come home to, what incentive did he have to end this cushy arrangement? Unless perhaps he plans to go official with a side piece?

Cruiselines · 08/05/2026 20:30

What a shame, after a long marriage.

Very respectful way to end, jointly and with care and respect for each other.

AccordingToWhom · 08/05/2026 20:30

PuppyMonkey · 08/05/2026 19:08

There’s always one. Grin

At least they didn't comment "Who?" 😆

HoraceCope · 08/05/2026 20:34

he plants leylandii, according to his instagram, which is quite boring
i have taken a dislike to him

BernardButlersBra · 08/05/2026 20:34

They certainly aren’t my definition of a power couple

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 20:34

Vernon made a statement when she said she was stepping aside from SCD and it was nice. Not too smaltzy or cringy , just really lovely. Of course , he is a tv media trained personality and knows what to say, but it felt really genuine to my untrained ears.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:34

HoraceCope · 08/05/2026 20:34

he plants leylandii, according to his instagram, which is quite boring
i have taken a dislike to him

I've gone from thinking hes a hot husband to being absolutely disgusted by the man 🤢🤢

He married up, ive decided - now hes free to get with a love islander

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:35

Itsahardknocklifeforus · 08/05/2026 20:14

You mean Is dating or has dated Nearer to daughter's age than Tess's age!

100% she will be very young

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HoraceCope · 08/05/2026 20:35

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:34

I've gone from thinking hes a hot husband to being absolutely disgusted by the man 🤢🤢

He married up, ive decided - now hes free to get with a love islander

i know, it is shocking

Gloriia · 08/05/2026 20:36

Poor Tess putting up with that stupid sleazeball for years. How disappointing for the father of your kids to be such a wanker.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:36

HoraceCope · 08/05/2026 20:35

i know, it is shocking

Gave me Richard madley vibes

Pretty but dumb and faithful

Now - eurgh

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HellenicOfTroy · 08/05/2026 20:39

VK's popularity is a complete mystery to me but I'm not surprised about this - I remember my TV crew (male) housemates going out post-wrap with him 20yrs ago and coming back pretty horrified at his sleazing.

StormGazing · 08/05/2026 20:43

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 08/05/2026 20:11

@StormGazing I don’t think you can judge her from SCD. However she’s held down a role in live tv for a long time and few people who are “vacant “ can do that. You might not like her tv personality but she’s perfected it!

She’s not a natural presenter at all, nothing like good presenters, very stiff, stifled and a bit dim IMO

Horses7 · 08/05/2026 20:44

BambooLampshade · 08/05/2026 18:41

He was a sleaze. I'm amazed she stayed with him at all.

Ditto!

Itsahardknocklifeforus · 08/05/2026 20:45

StormGazing · 08/05/2026 20:43

She’s not a natural presenter at all, nothing like good presenters, very stiff, stifled and a bit dim IMO

Isn't she supposed to be as tough as nails in the business world? I'm racking my brains trying to remember where I read this.

BambooLampshade · 08/05/2026 20:46

He'll be seen out and about with a pretty young influencer soon, no doubt.

SenuousDarling · 08/05/2026 20:47

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 19:58

🤭🤭 I still would

I wouldn’t!

He's like John Bishop… nice enough looking but, Jeez, the thick,thick accent and the thick persona.

John Bishops accent has got thicker as his fame has grown, to a point where I barely understand him. I think Vern is going the same way.

Gowlett · 08/05/2026 20:47

Arlanymor · 08/05/2026 18:50

Why do people even care? They're not your neighbours. You don't know them personally. People get divorced every day, all day.

Um, I care… I have a (un)healthy appetite for sleb goss. It’s just one of my hobbies!

HoraceCope · 08/05/2026 20:47

they are both very busy by the look of their instagram

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:50

SenuousDarling · 08/05/2026 20:47

I wouldn’t!

He's like John Bishop… nice enough looking but, Jeez, the thick,thick accent and the thick persona.

John Bishops accent has got thicker as his fame has grown, to a point where I barely understand him. I think Vern is going the same way.

I reckon hes skilled though

And the height

I also fancy shane Ritchie for the same reason

Maybe its the effect of the jungle 👀

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:51

Gowlett · 08/05/2026 20:47

Um, I care… I have a (un)healthy appetite for sleb goss. It’s just one of my hobbies!

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Me too 😩

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SenuousDarling · 08/05/2026 20:53

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:50

I reckon hes skilled though

And the height

I also fancy shane Ritchie for the same reason

Maybe its the effect of the jungle 👀

😁 perhaps you’re right!

I did have a dirty snigger at “skilled” though! 😉

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