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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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caloriesincaloriesout · 08/05/2026 21:06

IcedPurple · 08/05/2026 21:01

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

Exactly how I like it.

Zov · 08/05/2026 21:06

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 think Shane Ritchie is good looking and has a twinkle in his eye, and can see the appeal, but Vernon does nothing for me. Not especially attractive, too tall, daft hair, and gormless grin. Maybe it's because I really dislike him though.

Cruiselines · 08/05/2026 21:07

What a horrible thread this has turned into. I commented earlier positively.

Calling out Northern accents, thick people , suggesting younger models with no evidence at all.

Shameful.

Zov · 08/05/2026 21:07

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.

And yet, here you are.............. 😂

IRONY ALERT!

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 08/05/2026 21:09

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

Why is it funny?

Cruiselines · 08/05/2026 21:10

Zov · 08/05/2026 21:07

And yet, here you are.............. 😂

IRONY ALERT!

Oh wise one….cliche comment.

Yes, I was here, as I said, early in the thread and with a positive comment.

Not bitching about others and enjoying something so difficult as a marriage break up.

Nofeckingway · 08/05/2026 21:10

Always a shame when a family is split . No matter what age it is not great for the children of a marriage . And they may have to leave their home if the couple decide to sell and split .

Zov · 08/05/2026 21:10

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 20:35

100% she will be very young

Oh yes, when a (famous) man splits up with his wife after 15-20 years or more they ALWAYS end up with a woman young enough to be their daughter. Plenty of young, fairly attractive women desperate enough for fame to go for a man in his 50s who is past it.

familyissues12345 · 08/05/2026 21:11

mindutopia · 08/05/2026 19:05

I didn’t even think they were still together. Didn’t he have a cheating scandal or something years ago?

I thought the same!

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 21:12

I hope that Tess takes a leaf out of Suzanna Reid’s book. She has carried on working and looking fabulous and had a few dates, but nothing serious and stayed single. go Tess!

Zov · 08/05/2026 21:12

Cruiselines · 08/05/2026 21:10

Oh wise one….cliche comment.

Yes, I was here, as I said, early in the thread and with a positive comment.

Not bitching about others and enjoying something so difficult as a marriage break up.

Nah mate, YOURS was the cliche comment! 😆 Berating posters on here, who are apparently soooo bored, that they are on here on a Friday night, when YOU are on here yourself.

As I said... IRONY ALERT! 😂

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PleaseEndThis · 08/05/2026 21:12

Well I separated from him years ago.

The reason I ended listening to Radio 2, absolutely has no general knowldege and never stops banging on about Oasis.

If he's a cheat on top, well.
I hope Tess recovers.

Housewife2010 · 08/05/2026 21:13

Gowlett · 08/05/2026 20:57

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.

Sara Cox too. She modelled regularly in More magazine.

Delatron · 08/05/2026 21:14

I think she waited until the kids were
old enough. Phoebe went to my son’s school. Obviously she was head girl, very popular and confident.

I do think Amber is older than everyone is saying. I think she’s 16 but about to turn 17. She was born May 2009. So did GCSEs last year..timing makes perfect sense..

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/05/2026 21:15

Not suprised. She shouldn’t have taken him back years ago

and I’ve seen that ‘speech’ a few times now when couples split - it’s the standard public approach

mutual understanding

great friends

co parent etc etc

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:15

SenuousDarling · 08/05/2026 21:05

You’re on fire🔥 tonight!! 🤣

why thank you 😄

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Boobtasticmumma · 08/05/2026 21:17

hobbledyhoy · 08/05/2026 21:00

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!

Her hands give her away.

IRL, she’s absolutely lovely, v v funny and a sweetheart. (And no, I’m not TD!)

the80sweregreat · 08/05/2026 21:17

We all know that this statement is rubbish.
Tess will be the one helping with the exams and the teenage angst whilst he does the bare minimum!

IcedPurple · 08/05/2026 21:18

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/05/2026 21:15

Not suprised. She shouldn’t have taken him back years ago

and I’ve seen that ‘speech’ a few times now when couples split - it’s the standard public approach

mutual understanding

great friends

co parent etc etc

I blame Goop and her 'conscious uncoupling'.

In reality you don't split up with a long term partner, especially when children are involved, without a lot of pain and resentment.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:20

caloriesincaloriesout · 08/05/2026 21:06

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

😄 omg lighten up!

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asdbaybeeee · 08/05/2026 21:21

His career took a dive after the sexting but now he’s back on top. I wonder if he’s got too big for his boot?

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:21

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/05/2026 21:15

Not suprised. She shouldn’t have taken him back years ago

and I’ve seen that ‘speech’ a few times now when couples split - it’s the standard public approach

mutual understanding

great friends

co parent etc etc

Yeah the speech will be bull

But actually, maybe she is just over it! Like shes kept the nuclear family together, shes kept her career going

Time for her to get her home back so she can relax in it

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WhatterySquash · 08/05/2026 21:22

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:02

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

Exactly, I really hope she has a lovely happy life without stressing about being married to a disrespectful git who humiliated her, and trying to make it work. I can recommend it Tess!

JLMA · 08/05/2026 21:23

I can’t help but feel that Tess is still in a rage quite right too that news of Vernon cheating broke just as she was trying to sell her new book. I think seeing her trying to flog it on the one show, I could feel her quietly seething about her husband while answering questions about her marriage through gritted teeth

BambooLampshade · 08/05/2026 21:24

mumofoneAloneandwell · 08/05/2026 21:01

Live footage of @caloriesincaloriesout 😩

WE HAVE BEEN SCOLDED!!