Tess Daly and Vernon Kay divorce rumours fact-checked

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

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have decided to end their marriage after over 20 years (Picture: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for the NTAs)

May 2026 - Tess and Vernon announce that, 'after much consideration', they have separated 'amicably' They went on to renew their vows on their 10th wedding anniversary in the South of France after Vernon arranged it as a surprise.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have separated after more than two decades of marriage.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have announced they will "separate amicably" after 22 years of marriage.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly and BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay have announced their separation after 23 years of marriage.

“This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us,” Daly, 57, and Kay, 52, continued. “We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority. ... “There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together. We will not be making any further public comments. Tess and Vernon.”

“There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together. We will not be making any further public comments. Tess and Vernon."

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have announced the end of their marriage after 22 years via a social media statement.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have confirmed the end of their marriage after 23 years together

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have split after 22 years of marriage.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have split up after 23 years of marriage.