Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage

Former Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay have jointly announced they are splitting up.

The couple married in September 2003, and said their decision had "not been an easy choice", but came "from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us".

They added that they "remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority".

Daly and Kay added that there are "no other parties involved" and asked for privacy "as we navigate this transition together".

They added they will not be making any further public comments.

In November 2025 she was made an MBE for services to broadcasting.