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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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Zov · 08/05/2026 20:54

Amazed she stuck him for so long. He is sleazy and always has been. Shocked that they didn't split 10-15 years ago. I am also shocked that you haven't heard anything about him and his womanising over the years, and his sleaziness@mumofoneAloneandwell

Wouldn't call them a 'power couple' to be honest.

I agree with the posters saying Tess can do better! She is very attractive, she won't be short of male admirers.

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the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 20:54

They are both really attractive people. I doubt that either of them will be single for long. Women will throw themselves at him and she can take her pick, but probably be more choosy I bet.

Gowlett · 08/05/2026 20:57

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 20:54

They are both really attractive people. I doubt that either of them will be single for long. Women will throw themselves at him and she can take her pick, but probably be more choosy I bet.

I remember Vern when he was a model boy in Just Seventeen. I think Tess did similar work? And Holly W was a teen model too, back then.

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 20:57

Shane Ritchie was one for the ladies and so on. I’ve always liked him ( as Alfie moon) but I can imagine you would never feel comfortable in a relationship with them. Some men are just unreliable ( especially if they are good looking!)

LindorDoubleChoc · 08/05/2026 20:57

I'm trying to think of other well known UK power couples (ie both familiar to the general public) splitting after a long marriage in recent years. I'm not coming up with anyone other than Zoe and Norman, but I think they split maybe 10 years ago?

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:58

SenuousDarling · 08/05/2026 20:53

😁 perhaps you’re right!

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

Slay GIF by Taimi

😄😄 i thought i'd class up my lust 🤭

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the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 20:59

They were a glamorous pair. I always feel sorry for the children myself, but hopefully it’ll work out.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:59

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 20:57

Shane Ritchie was one for the ladies and so on. I’ve always liked him ( as Alfie moon) but I can imagine you would never feel comfortable in a relationship with them. Some men are just unreliable ( especially if they are good looking!)

I still reckon he had a flirty thing with chantelle from eastenders, when they were in the jungle together

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caloriesincaloriesout · 08/05/2026 20:59

Christ. The comments on here make me eternally glad that my private life is exactly that.
I can’t imagine ever wanting to do anything which would make my life a source of entertainment, for a bunch of bored women on a Friday night.

Luddite26 · 08/05/2026 20:59

BambooLampshade · 08/05/2026 18:41

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

Yes this. What a creep. And they managed to replace Ken Bruce with him the fuckwits at Radio 2.

hobbledyhoy · 08/05/2026 21:00

LindorDoubleChoc · 08/05/2026 19:42

She might well have made the decision to forgive the sexting because of the children, they were young at the time.

Reading between the lines of the Mail Online article (yes, yes, I know) it looks like she wants to go off and do frivolous things before she turns 60 and she's in the fortunate position of having a stack of cash behind her to be able to afford it. Meanwhile, I don't think 5 years younger Vern is keen to ditch his newish R2 career. And in a way I don't blame him! So there.

But the joint public statement is nauseating. They obviously can't stand each other any more otherwise why are they divorcing? You really shouldn't divorce for any lesser reason imo.

I had to go and check Tess’s age after your post, I cannot believe she’s 57. Bloody hell I hope I look half as good at that age!

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 21:00

Paddy and Christine split up last year.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:01

caloriesincaloriesout · 08/05/2026 20:59

Christ. The comments on here make me eternally glad that my private life is exactly that.
I can’t imagine ever wanting to do anything which would make my life a source of entertainment, for a bunch of bored women on a Friday night.

Angry I Hate GIF

Live footage of @caloriesincaloriesout 😩

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IcedPurple · 08/05/2026 21:01

caloriesincaloriesout · 08/05/2026 20:59

Christ. The comments on here make me eternally glad that my private life is exactly that.
I can’t imagine ever wanting to do anything which would make my life a source of entertainment, for a bunch of bored women on a Friday night.

In fairness, I don't think you're in any danger of your life being a source of entertainment to, well, anybody.

Woodfiresareamazing2 · 08/05/2026 21:02

I'm surprised they announced it now. If their youngest daughter is 16 she'll be starting GCSEs any day now...

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:02

Zov · 08/05/2026 20:54

Amazed she stuck him for so long. He is sleazy and always has been. Shocked that they didn't split 10-15 years ago. I am also shocked that you haven't heard anything about him and his womanising over the years, and his sleaziness@mumofoneAloneandwell

Wouldn't call them a 'power couple' to be honest.

I agree with the posters saying Tess can do better! She is very attractive, she won't be short of male admirers.

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Edited

I know!!! For a gossip lover, ive let myself down 😄

Yeah she will be absolutely fine - i picture her getting a dog and being cozy in her house with her grown up kids living their lives

And him having a kid with a late millennial

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dayswithaY · 08/05/2026 21:03

I guess they were hoping their news would be overshadowed by the local elections. Sadly, they didn’t realise how shallow we are.

IcedPurple · 08/05/2026 21:04

Woodfiresareamazing2 · 08/05/2026 21:02

I'm surprised they announced it now. If their youngest daughter is 16 she'll be starting GCSEs any day now...

Friday evening has always been known as the best time to break 'bad' news. Less so now in the internet age, but with the media focussed on the council elections and the David Attenborough birthday, it's a good time to drop the news and get it over with.

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 21:04

lol at trying to ‘ bury the bad news ‘ amongst the council election news!

SenuousDarling · 08/05/2026 21:05

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:01

Live footage of @caloriesincaloriesout 😩

You’re on fire🔥 tonight!! 🤣

JustSawJohnny · 08/05/2026 21:05

I don't know about sad or 'power couple' when one is a slimebag and the other had to forgive a ton of crap.

I hope she goes on to be very happy.

truelyscump · 08/05/2026 21:06

Ha ha ha ha ha. She was an idiot for staying with him when he had that long running affair

caloriesincaloriesout · 08/05/2026 21:06

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:01

Live footage of @caloriesincaloriesout 😩

If THIS is your idea of fun? Frankly? You need to get out more.

LutherIngramIfItsAllTheSameToYouNorthernSoul · 08/05/2026 21:06

Cannot stand him he comes across as a smarmy cunt.

PolkaDotPorridge · 08/05/2026 21:06

BambooLampshade · 08/05/2026 18:41

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

This exactly. He was an absolute shit to her and she stuck it out. Never ever liked him.