Who is Vernon Kay’s wife Tess Daly and what is her net worth?
TESS Daly first found fame as a model in the 90s, before making the switch to TV presenting.
It wasn't long before she landed the plum job of being a Strictly host, and she's never looked back.
Who is Tess Daly?
Tess Daly was born Helen Daly on April 27, 1969, in Stockport, Cheshire, and grew up in Derbyshire.
She lives in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, with husband Vernon Kay.
Tess has a younger sister called Karen, who Tess was out shopping with when she was spotted by a modelling headhunter, at the age of 18.
Her career as a model saw her live in many countries and she was based in Paris and New York for five years each.
She appeared in two Duran Duran videos and even stripped nude for a music video by band The Beloved.
Tess also has an impressive 807K followers (as of August 2022) on her Instagram handle @tessdaly.
Tess began presenting BBC One's dance contest Strictly back in 2004, and was joined by co-host Bruce Forsyth for ten years.
Then in 2014 he retired from the programme to be replaced by Claudia Winkleman, who remains as Tess' partner to this day.
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What is Tess Daly's net worth?
Tess has amassed a HUGE fortune since her time the spotlight.
She has a reported net worth of around £3M.
It is reported she gets £150K a year for hosting Strictly.
What TV shows has Tess hosted?
After being encouraged by an American pal, Tess began interviewing celebs during red carpet events in the late 90s.
She sent a tape as an audition for Channel 4's The Big Breakfast in 2000 and this led her to host their Find Me A Model competition.
After she landed hosting roles on Make Me A Supermodel, SMTV Live and Back To Reality, before bagging her Strictly Come Dancing gig in 2004.
Also, Tess also fronts BBC's Children In Need.
Does Tess Daly have any children?
Tess has two children with husband Vernon Kay, who is five years her junior.
The happy couple began dating in 2001 when he was hosting T4, and then married in 2003 in Horwich, near Vernon's native Bolton.
The pair are parents to Phoebe (born 2004), and Amber (born 2009).
Becoming TV's golden couple, they presented BBC singing competition Just The Two Of Us from 2006 to 2007.
What has Tess Daly said about husband Vernon Kay's Ultramarathon Challenge?
On November 14, 2023, Tess' husband Vernon started his ultramarathon for Children In Need.
He is running 115 miles to raise money for the charity.
Supporting her husband, Tess posted: "Wishing @vernonkay all the luck today as he embarks on his epic 4 day 100 mile ULTRA ULTRA MARATHON in support of @bbcin Children in Need.
"Such an amazing cause and we'll be supporting you every step (and there's a LOT of them!) of the way."
Then on November 17, 2023, the day he completed the challenge, Tess posted a loving message to husband.
She wrote: "Absolutely gutted not to be at the finish line not to cheer you on today @vernonkay! (am at Strictly) BUT what a moment, what an achievement, I am SO PROUD of what you’ve done! 🙌
"I can see in your body that it’s taken a physical toll but I know that it won’t matter right now, as the total of over 3 MILLION raised for Children In Need @bbcin is just incredible, and the generosity and support shown by everyone that has so kindly donated and those who have come out to support you along the way has been beyond wonderful and I know it’s kept you going (and me too), love you to bits Vern."