Vernon Kay has shown no sign of reducing his popularity amid his separation from Strictly Come Dancing star Tess Daly.
When it was announced that Vernon Kay and Tess Daly had decided to part ways after 24 year of marriage, many of his fans were shocked – and new figures released today show he has a very large fanbase indeed.
The BBC revealed on Thursday that 52-year-old Vernon’s BBC Radio 2 show – which he took over from Ken Bruce in 2023 – is the most listened to on UK radio for the second year in a row with 6.6million listeners a week.
Radio 2 also held its spot as the UK’s most listened to single radio station with a weekly reach of 12.6million. In March, Vernon was the favourite to replace Scott Mills following the star’s exit – with Rylan Clark, Clara Amfo and Tony Blackburn also in the frame.
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Vernon and wife Tess, 57, announced their split last week with a joint statement that read: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably. “
“This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire of what is best for both of us,” it added.
The statement went n to say: “We remain great friends and, most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.”
It added: “There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time. We will not be making any further public comments.’
At the time a source told the Mirror: “After they released the statement, Vernon and Tess took a moment to toast each other and their futures. They only want the best for each other and their family.”
“There has been no big fallout, more a gradual growing apart and wanting different things. They have vowed to stay friends and to keep things classy when it comes to the split and any future interviews they give. They only want the best for each other.” they said.
A source close to the couple told The Sun: ‘After they released the statement, Vernon and Tess took a moment to toast each other and their futures. They only want the best for each other and their family. There has been no big fallout, more a gradual growing apart and wanting different things.”
They added: “They have vowed to stay friends and to keep things classy when it comes to the split and any future interviews they give. They only want the best for each other.”
Earlier this month, Vernon thanks his listeners for supporting him through his troubling time. He previously said:””I just want to say on behalf of me and Tess thank you for your well wishes. it’s been greatly appreciated.”
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