Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have reunited for a family holiday just four months after announcing the end of their marriage.
The former couple, who were married for more than two decades, appear to have stayed true to their promise to remain close friends and committed co-parents following their separation.
Tess, 57, shared a glimpse inside a recent family getaway to France on social media on Tuesday, with Vernon, 52, joining her and their daughters Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 17, on the trip.
One particularly sweet photograph showed all four members of the family gathered closely around a dining table while dressed in summery holiday outfits.
Despite the major change in their relationship this year, the former couple looked comfortable spending time together as a family, with the pictures offering a rare glimpse at how they are navigating life after their split.
Other snaps from the French escape showed Tess making the most of the sunshine, including posing by the sea and striking a pose with her hands on her hips while standing on the bow of a boat.
The former Strictly Come Dancing presenter also shared a mirror selfie with one of her daughters during the trip.
The family getaway comes after it was reported last month that Vernon is preparing to move out of the Buckinghamshire home he previously shared with Tess.
He has reportedly purchased a £3million property close to the family home, allowing him to remain nearby as the pair adjust to living separately.
A source previously claimed that Tess had been supportive of Vernon’s move, telling The Sun that staying close to their daughters was important to both of them.
‘It means he can stay close to their girls, which is something important to both him and Tess,’ the source said.
The property is reportedly undergoing renovations before Vernon moves in and is said to boast a swimming pool and a sprawling garden.
The insider added that the change would understandably feel ‘very strange’ after the pair spent more than two decades living together, but said they were approaching the transition with ‘care and respect’.
Tess and Vernon announced their separation in a joint statement earlier this year after more than two decades of marriage.
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’
August 2026 – Vernon moves out of family home to a nearby property
The television favourites said the decision had been made after ‘much consideration’ and stressed that there was no third party involved.
They said at the time: ’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.’
The pair also asked for privacy while they navigated the change and said they did not intend to make further public comments. Their latest family holiday appears to demonstrate the united approach to parenting they outlined when announcing their separation.
Tess and Vernon first met in 2001 while working for rival television channels, with Vernon presenting Channel 4’s T4 while Tess was appearing on ITV’s SMTV.
Vernon proposed on Christmas Day the following year at Tess’ parents’ home, before they married at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Horwich, near Bolton, in 2003.
They welcomed Phoebe in 2004, followed by Amber in 2009.
During their marriage, the pair occasionally offered glimpses inside their Buckinghamshire family home, which reportedly features a gym and large conservatory and is also home to Tess’ Shetland ponies, Honey and Willow.
Now, months after publicly confirming their marriage was over, the pair appear to be continuing to spend time together with their daughters as they settle into a new chapter of family life.