BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay has delighted listeners with his heartwarming family stories, describing how he’s pampered by wife Tess Daly and their daughters when feeling ill.
Speaking on his Tuesday show, he admitted: “I’ve got to say that when I am poorly, they treat me like a King my girls, they really do”. The popular 50-year-old presenter, much-loved for his anecdotes since joining BBC Radio 2 last year, also admitted to being scolded at home for not always offering the same level of care, the Mirror reports.
Vernon added with a laugh: “Sometimes I get shouted at because it’s not reciprocated, I think is the right word.” Despite admitting he might not be as devoted in looking after everyone else, he often jokes about making up for it: “You know, I apologise on a regular basis, so yeah, there you go, they really do look after me.”
Sharing more intimate details, Vernon recounted endearing morning routines with his wife, saying, “I have Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly roll over and go, ‘It’s time to get up’, with a dig of the elbow, ‘Come on, get up.'” His co-host Zoe Ball playfully chimed in: “Oh, you’re a lucky man! Living the dream Vernon Kay, honestly.”
Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are still very much the golden couple, with their marriage going strong after two decades. Celebrating their 20th anniversary last year.
In a heartfelt Instagram Q&A, Tess shared insights into their loving relationship, expressing delight when he calls: “We still sit down for dinner and have so much to talk about, we still have a real laugh. I see when his name comes up on his phone, I’m like ‘yay’.”
She also revealed they keep the spark alive through humour and fun, saying: “We have a good laugh, he’s always messing about, dancing and singing in the kitchen. [There’s] never a dull moment.”
Meanwhile, Vernon Kay is gearing up for BBC Children in Need 2024, teaming up with Rochelle Humes, who returns to the spotlight since her last appearance in 2019.
They join the likes of Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey, and Lenny Rush for the live broadcast from MediaCityUK in Salford.
Set to air on Friday 15 November 2024, starting at 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer, viewers can anticipate a night filled with fantastic entertainment and fundraising endeavours.
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