Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announce shock split after 23 years of marriage

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

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have stunned fans by announcing that, after 23 years of marriage, they are divorcing.

The TV golden couple met in 2001 when they were working on rival channels; Vernon was hosting Channel 4’s T4 while Tess presented SMTV on ITV.

Vernon proposed on Christmas Day in 2002 at Tess’ parents’ home, and they tied the knot the following year at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Horwich, n...