Former Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay put on a united front at an event following the announcement of their separation last week
Amanda Holden has said Tess Daly and Vernon Kay’s split appears to be the “most amicable separation ever” after the pair were spotted at Pub in the Park over the weekend. The outing marked the first time they had been seen together since announcing their shock split after 23 years of marriage last week.
In pictures from the event, the former couple appeared all smiles as they mingled with fellow guests and posed for photos with fans.
Speaking on Heart Radio Breakfast, Ashley Roberts shared details about her time at the festival, prompting her co-star Jamie Theakston to comment: “Nice to see Vernon and Tess Daly there together.”
After Ashley went quiet after his comment, Amanda, who has reportedly been a close friend of Tess for many years, shared her thoughts.
“I think it’s the most amicable separation ever,” she said, before Jamie replied: “Good for them.”
“They’re friends and they’re showing everybody how it’s done I love them both,” the Britain’s Got Talent judge added.
An onlooker at the event said of Tess and Vernon’s appearance together: “Tess and Vernon seemed super-relaxed in each other’s company despite the news of their split.
“It’s clear to see that they are still very much happy around one another and there’s been none of this messy split business. They chatted to fans, posed for selfies and had a well-earned boogie,” they added to The Sun.
The pair announced their separation in a joint statement shared on their respective Instagram pages, writing: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.”
Tess and Vernon went on to say the decision had “not been an easy choice”, but came “from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us”.
They added that they “remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority”.
The presenters met at a BBC Christmas party while working in the same TV circles. After romance blossomed, they tied the knot in 2003 and went on to have two daughters, Phoebe and Amber.
Speaking to the Daily Mail following their split, Vernon’s father Norman said: “It’s an amicable split, and there is no bad blood between them.
“They have just gone in different directions, that’s all. Sometimes these things happen for the better and this is one of those cases.”
Shutting down suggestions that another person may have been involved in their decision to separate, he added: “That’s absolutely rubbish. He’s not interested in finding anyone else at the moment, and there is nobody else involved.”
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