Tess Daly stepped down from her function as host on the BBC present final month

Tess Daly shocked the nation when she dropped the bombshell that she shall be stepping down as a Strictly Come Dancing host after 21 years on the present final month.

The 56-year-old’s shock determination final month got here simply eight weeks after her husband of twenty-two years, Vernon Kay, sweetly revealed that he by no means misses an episode of the BBC to make sure that Tess is OK. Her co-host, Claudia Winkleman, has additionally introduced she is leaving the function.

The BBC Radio 2 presenter, who shares daughters Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16 with Tess, defined that he has the ballroom present on at any time when he’s, even when he’s working, the Mirror studies.

He stated: “I not often exit when Strictly’s on as a result of I need to make certain the whole lot’s alright. If I’m working, I’ve it on together with the stage.”

Nonetheless, insiders say Tess is now wanting ahead to spending some a lot wanted household time after quitting the present.

A supply stated: “Strictly is an actual whirlwind – it’s chaotic and so they don’t have a lot time collectively.

“Vernon has been understanding and is aware of this. Tess has been on Strictly eternally nevertheless it’s been heartbreaking for her to not have as a lot time as she’s need together with her household – it’s the juggle so many ladies have.

“They’re seeing her taking time away from work briefly as their recent begin – an opportunity for her and Vernon to have some house for his or her relationship.

“As soon as Strictly has stopped, she will be able to have a lot extra household time, extra holidays, extra particular time with the children and for work alternatives. It’s going to be very optimistic for them as a pair.”

Tess, 56, and Vernon, 51, first met at a BBC Christmas occasion in 2001, hitting it off instantly as that they had a lot in widespread due to their earlier modelling careers and TV presenting futures.

The previous Strictly host stated their preliminary spark was simple, with Vernon getting down on one knee only a yr later. He requested her to marry him on Christmas Day whereas at her dad and mom’ dwelling in Stockport.

The pair wed in 2003 at Vernon’s native church, St Mary’s, in his birthplace of Horwich, Bolton.

Tess donned a white strapless A-line robe, whereas Vernon opted for a white swimsuit which he matched with a pink shirt and patterned tie.

Seven years on and two youngsters later, the couple confronted a scandal that threatened to tear their marriage aside.

It was reported that Vernon had been sending risqué messages to 4 ladies, together with glamour mannequin Rhian Sugden.

Tess and Vernon survived the scandal nevertheless it resurfaced 5 years later amid claims that the presenter and Rhian had allegedly been messaging one another once more.

Vernon insisted there had been nothing “inappropriate” of their exchanges and stated he’d advised Tess about the whole lot.

The pair fortunately managed to place all of it behind them and rebuilt their marriage with a secret vow renewal.

Tess remained silent on the studies on the time, however later confessed in 2017 that marriages are a “work in progress”.

The supply claims, “They work laborious on their marriage and so they’ve bought to as a result of it’s robust. It’s robust being with somebody within the showbiz world.

“It’s robust having that highlight on you on a regular basis. They want a bit of downtime with out the cameras on.

“She’s needed to study to belief him once more and as soon as that belief is damaged, it’s actually laborious and it has been laborious for them.

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“Belief is earned, and he’s needed to try to earn it. However they’re robust on the minute, and so they’re going to have much more time collectively after Strictly.”

The insider provides: “It’s in some methods a recent begin. She’s been on the present for thus many many years, so it will be totally different for them, nevertheless it’s going to be for the higher.

“They’ve bought extra time to spend collectively and develop as a pair, so it may possibly solely be a very good factor.”

Each Tess and Vernon have loved extremely profitable careers within the highlight, nevertheless it has come at a price.

The 56-year-old revealed earlier this yr that she tirelessly works day-after-day, even on household holidays.

Tess, who can be the co-owner of luxurious swimwear model Naia Seashore, revealed her robust work ethic again in March when she stated: “Not too long ago, I took the women on a visit to Dubai.

“Each single day, I used to be engaged on the model. I’m the kind of one who feels a bit responsible mendacity on a sunbed when there’s work to be executed.”

She added: “It’s a part of the juggle, however as ladies, we’re busy making an attempt to suit all these hats on, as a result of that’s what we do. Hand on coronary heart, I’ve been striving for that excellent stability in my complete profession since changing into a mom. It’s not straightforward. Each mom I do know is Marvel Girl as a result of they’re making an attempt their hardest.”

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The supply provides: “Tess loves the job, and that’s the crux of it, however I feel that is going to be good for her and Vernon and so they’re going to have extra high quality time collectively.”

In the meantime their eldest daughter Phoebe has already flown the nest, splitting her time between London and Dubai as a movie scholar.

Their youthful baby, Amber, remains to be deciding her subsequent steps however sources say the household are wanting ahead to spending extra time collectively now that Tess has left Strictly.