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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay Reunite Publicly After Announcing Separation

An upbeat outing with family remarks suggests a cordial split focused on co-parenting.

Overview

  • Tess Daly and Vernon Kay appeared together at the Pub in the Park festival in Marlow on Saturday, posing for photos and dancing in what onlookers described as a friendly reunion.
  • Vernon’s father, Norman Kay, said the separation is amicable, that the pair have gone in different directions, and he rejected any suggestion of third‑party involvement.
  • The pair, who share daughters Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16, are reported to still be living in their Buckinghamshire home and they toasted their May 8 announcement with champagne.
  • Reports and legal commentary say the financial split should be straightforward, with coverage citing about £6 million in assets and similar BBC‑level earnings that limit scope for a dispute.
  • Some unnamed friends dispute the amicable framing and cite Kay’s 2010 sexting scandal as lingering context, though the couple have asked for privacy and said they will not comment further.