Tess Daly and Vernon Kay split after 22 years of marriage - The Times
The former Strictly host announced the separation from her Radio 2 presenter husband with whom she has two daughters, saying the decision was amicable
www.thetimes.comTess Daly and Vernon Kay have reportedly separated after 23 years of marriage, announcing the split in a joint statement on social media. Multiple outlets are reporting it as amicable with no third-party involvement.
Key details to note:
- Separation confirmed in May 2026; they described the decision as mutual and asked for privacy.
- They have two daughters and have previously faced public interest due to their long partnership on TV.
- No official confirmation about custody arrangements or future TV collaborations has been disclosed.
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Citations:
- Reports confirming the split and its amicable nature appear from several UK outlets in early May 2026.[3][5][7]
- Additional context about private handling of the announcement and family considerations is covered by Express and other outlets in the same period.[1][2]