Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are reportedly planning a ‘quickie divorce’ after they announced their split after decades together.
The TV golden couple have been married for 23 years, having met in 2001 when they were working for rival broadcasters.
Kay proposed on Christmas Day in 2002 at Taley’s family home and the couple tied the knot the following year in Bolton.
After their first wedding in Kay’s stomping ground, the couple renewed their vows in 2013 with their two daughters, Phoebe and Amber, present.
Daly, 57, and Kay, 52, are now said to be planning a quick divorce to keep proceedings stress-free and inexpensive, having reportedly decided how their assets will be split.
A source told The Mirror: ‘Tess doesn’t want to spend thousands on solicitors for a divorce. A friend suggested they look at getting a quickie divorce online.
‘They don’t see there’s anything to fight over and know they’ll agree on everything fairly.
‘They’re still living under the same roof and have effectively re-coupled as friends. They won’t be fighting over assets and will always stay close.’
The couple shocked the showbiz world last month when they shared a joint statement on social media detailing their decision to part ways.
‘After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably,’ the statement read.
‘This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us.
‘We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.’
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay’s relationship – key events
2001 – Tess and Vernon meet while Vernon is working at Channel 4 and Tess is at ITV
2002 – Vernon proposes on Christmas Day at Tess’ parents’ home
2003 – they marry at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vernon’s hometown, Horwich, near Bolton
2004 – first daughter Phoebe is born
2009 – second daughter Amber is born
2010 – Vernon admits to sending explicit messages to Page 3 model Rhian Sugden and other women for four months
2010 – a month later, Tess addresses the sexting scandal, insisting that their marriage was ‘worth fighting’ for
2013 – Vernon surprises Tess with a vow renewal in the South of France, 10 years on from their first wedding
2017 – Tess says their marriage is a constant ‘work in progress’
2020 – appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Vernon says his infidelity is ‘in the past’ and has been ‘forgotten about’, adding that they’ve ‘moved on’
2025 – Vernon celebrates as Tess receives her MBE in one of their final major public appearances together
February 2026 – the couple appear on screens together for the last time, co-hosting BBC’s The One Show
May 2026 – Tess and Vernon announce that, ‘after much consideration’, they have separated ‘amicably’
They concluded: ‘There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together.
‘We will not be making any further public comments.’
The couple previously hit a rough patch in 2010, when Kay admitted to sexting Page 3 model Rhian Sugden after meeting her at a nightclub.
He later admitted to sending flirty messages to ‘four or five girls’ during that period. However, his representatives insisted that these interactions were not physical.
The radio presenter also reflected on his actions on Radio 1, revealing that his wife was ‘extremely upset’.
‘I’ve let down my wife, Tess. I’m an idiot,’ he said live on-air. ‘I’ve been stupid and daft, but I’m not a sex pest.’
He added: ‘In some ways, I’m glad this story has come out. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.’
Metro contacted Tess Daly and Vernon Kay’s representatives for comment.