Overview
- Tess Daly and Vernon Kay disclosed Friday on Instagram that they have separated after more than two decades together.
- The joint statement said they remain friends, will prioritize parenting their two daughters, cited no third parties, and said there will be no further public comment.
- The presenters married in 2003 and became one of UK television’s best‑known couples, with Daly recently stepping away from Strictly Come Dancing after a 21‑year run and Kay hosting on BBC Radio 2.
- Follow‑up coverage has pointed to recent signs such as fewer joint posts and more solo time with their children, with some outlets relaying unconfirmed reports about possible future travel plans.
- Reports also recall a 2010 period of strain when Kay admitted inappropriate messages to a model, a past issue the couple publicly moved beyond at the time.