Tess Daly keeps her wedding ring on as she returns to Instagram with glamorous snaps after announcing split from husband Vernon Kay
Tess Daly showed off her wedding ring as she returned to social media after announcing her split from husband Vernon Kay.
The 57-year-old presenter announced her split from Vernon, 52, after 25 years of marriage last week in a joint statement saying they were pained by the decision but were determined to remain supportive parents to daughters Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16.
Seven days later, Tess was ready to make her big comeback, sharing dazzling behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram while filming a mystery project.
Tess looked incredible in the snaps as she posed in a black jumpsuit with sheer sleeves that hugged her slim waist.
The photos also showed her dazzling diamond engagement ring and platinum wedding ring.
Tess captioned this photo: ‘The charm before it’s gone’ and was immediately inundated with messages from friends Claudia Winkleman and Motsi Mabuse, full of love heart comments. Lizzie Cundy was also quick to comment, writing: ‘Gorgeous’.
Tess Daly showed off her wedding ring as she returned to social media with an Instagram post on Friday after announcing her split from husband Vernon Kay.
Seven days later, Tess was ready to make her big comeback, sharing dazzling behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram while filming a mystery project.
While the showbiz world was rocked by the news that Tess and Vernon had split, the couple allegedly toasted with a glass of champagne after releasing the announcement.
Now Vernon and Tess have allegedly posted the joint statement on Instagram while cheering on champagne at their shared mansion.
The Mirror said the pair ‘looked classy’ about their split; so the flamboyant weather marks the end of their time together.
Despite going separate romantic paths, the couple – who still live together on the same property – are keen to take the next steps in their lives.
A source close to the pair told the publication: ‘After releasing the statement, Vernon and Tess took some time to toast each other and their future.
‘They just want the best for each other and their families. There was no major fallout, more of us slowly drifting apart and wanting different things.
‘They promised to remain friends and keep things classy when it comes to the breakup and their future interviews. They just want the best for each other.’
They started dating after meeting in 2001, and Vernon would pop the question on Christmas Day the following year.
Recalling their first encounter, he told The Telegraph: ‘He didn’t know anyone but me because we were working together that day; He saw me in the crowd and we laughed.
‘I was immediately struck by Tess’ independence and that has never changed.’
The couple went on to marry the following September in Horwich, near where Vernon grew up in Lancashire.
Tess looked incredible in the snaps as she posed in a black jumpsuit with sheer sleeves that hugged her slim waist
She captioned this photo: “The charm before you go” and was immediately inundated with messages filled with love heart comments from friends Claudia Winkleman and Motsi Mabuse.
The 57-year-old presenter announced last week that she had separated from 52-year-old Vernon after 25 years of marriage, in a joint statement saying they were pained by this decision.
It comes after a source told the Daily Mail’s Katie Hind that the couple were living separate lives before splitting.
They said: ‘They are actually living separate lives unintentionally. They don’t do much together anymore, they have different interests and hobbies.
‘They grew up apart. They accepted this and decided that life would be better if they separated.’
Read Katie’s full article, where the couple’s friends reveal what’s really going on behind closed doors.
On Friday the pair released a joint statement saying they had reached a mutual agreement to go their separate ways, but friends of the couple said yesterday they were both still at their marital home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
The couple wrote: ‘After much consideration, we have decided to part amicably, with a deep sense of concern and respect for each other.
‘This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a mutual understanding and shared desire for what is best for both of us. We remain great friends and most importantly, we are fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.
‘There is no other party that agrees with this decision. We request confidentiality during this period.
‘We will be making no further public comment.’
Tess and Vernon, thought to be worth around £10 million, were last seen together in February this year when they hosted an episode of The One Show. They are also food ambassadors for Marks & Spencer.
