Vernon Kay wife: How did Vernon and wife Tess Daly first meet?

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Vernon Kay is a well-known face on TV having previously presented classic shows including Family Fortunes, Beat the Star and Splash! At the end of last year Vernon entered the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! castle where he finished third. Today Vernon will join Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer on Sunday Brunch. But what is known of the star’s relationship with wife Tess?

Vernon and Tess have been married 18 years with the pair tying the knot back in 2003.

The couple has since become one of the most famous couples in showbiz.

Tess is known for presenting Strictly Come Dancing and has done since 2004 alongside co-host Claudia Winkleman.

Vernon is also known for presenting Family Fortunes between 2006 and 2015 he appeared in the 2020 line up on I’m a Celebrity and reached the final three of the series.

Together the TV golden couple have welcomed daughters, Phoebe, 16 and Amber 11.

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“I couldn’t imagine having more fun with anyone else. It was pretty explosive, I tell you.”

After hitting it off Vernon and Tess started dating and during Christmas 2001 Vernon popped the question.

During Vernon’s stint on I’m a Celebrity, the presenter revealed he and Tess have since renewed their vows during a ceremony in 2015.

He told his campmates on the show: “We have done, we did it in France, about five years ago.

“I booked a weekend in our favourite hotel in the South Of France, and I spoke to [Tess’] stylist at the time, and I said I needed four dresses.

“[Tess] didn’t know anything. I said I needed four dresses and I gave her a card and it said congratulations on your second wedding day and I said we’re going to renew our vows.”

At the time, Tess shared a snap from there ceremony on her Instagram, saying: “So sweet listening to Vern recount the story of surprising me with renewing our vows.

“Here’s a picture from that special day @vernonkay @imacelebrity.”

Sunday Brunch will air today from 9.30am Channel 4.