TESS Daly and Vernon Kay shocked fans when they suddenly announced last night they had split up after over two decades of being married.
But could a recent luxury holiday to the Caribbean have been the former golden couple of showbiz’s make or break trip to try and ?
Vernon Kay and Tess Daly shocked fans when they announced they had split up ‘amicably’ after 23 years of marriage Credit: Getty
It came after the couple recently returned from a Caribbean holiday Credit: Instagram
, 57, and , 52, are understood to have decided to go after returning from their luxury break away last month.
But on the holiday, the former host and her BBC Radio 2 DJ husband, who wed in 2003 after two years of dating, both shared photographs from their sunshine getaway but failed to post snaps of each other.
It’s now being speculated the trip, which took place just a few weeks ago and included daughter Phoebe, 21, could have been the couple’s way of seeing if there was a chance to save their marriage.
However, despite being together on the holiday, not once did they share a couple selfie.
On the trip last month the pair failed to post one photo together Credit: Instagram
Instead they opted for selfies on their own Credit: Instagram
Instead they shared pics on their own, or with their daughter.
In one photo Tess, who also shares daughter Amber, 16, with her husband, even chose to only show the back of Vernon’s head as he took a dip with Phoebe.
It comes after in a joint statement last night.
They posted online: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.
Tess shared a picture with her daughter Phoebe who joined them on the trip Credit: Instagram/Tessdaly
The only picture Tess shared of Vernon was of the back of his head when he was in the sea with Phoebe Credit: Instagram
“This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire of 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.
“There are no other parties involved in this decision.”
The Sun has since revealed how the .
Tess and Vernon on their wedding day in 2003 Credit: Rex
Tess and Vernon’s statement in full Credit: Instagram
A friend insisted the pair had simply “grown apart”.
They said: “They have had many conversations about this and tears were shed.
“Tess and Vernon are both being very grown up about this. They became more like roommates in the end.
“Working out how to move forward is what they’re doing now.
Tess and Vernon have asked for privacy and say no one else was involved Credit: Getty
“Vernon works in London five days a week so it’s likely he’ll get a place in the city for now until they decide what to do with the house.”
The source added: “It wasn’t a sudden decision but it’s something they have been quietly navigating together for some time. It was very natural in a way, it’s just one of those things.
“Vernon is a real social butterfly, he loves going to parties with Phoebe and hanging out with her doing things, while Tess is a bit more of a homebody.
“They are still such great friends, which is why they went on that family holiday together.
“Amber and Phoebe are Tess and Vernon’s world and their focus is solely on them.
“They’ll continue to co-parent together and keep making happy memories with their girls.”
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