Tess Daly was photographed wearing her wedding ring at Wimbledon on Sunday, two months after she and estranged husband Vernon Kay announced their separation. The TV presenter, 52, attended the tennis championships in a pastel print dress, drawing attention not only for her elegant style but for the diamond band on her left hand.
Separation Announcement
In May, the couple released a joint statement confirming the end of their 22-year marriage. They said: "After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably." The pair, who share two daughters, described the decision as "not an easy choice" but one made "from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us."
Amicable Relationship Continues
Unlike many celebrity splits, Tess and Vernon have remained friendly. Vernon recently liked several of Tess's bikini photos on Instagram, and the two attended the Pub In The Park event together with friends, including actor Will Mellor. Last month, the Mirror exclusively revealed that the former couple are pursuing a "quickie divorce" through an online solicitor to keep costs down and maintain amicability.
A source said: "Tess doesn’t want to spend thousands on solicitors for a divorce. A friend suggested they look at getting a quickie divorce online. They don’t see there’s anything to fight over and know they’ll agree on everything fairly."
Classy Divorce Proceedings
When the split was announced, the Mirror reported that the pair toasted their two-decade marriage with a glass of champagne before releasing their statement. An insider said they were determined to keep proceedings "classy."
Past Scandal
The couple had maintained a united front even after Vernon's 2010 sexting scandal, when he sent flirty messages to glamour model Rhian Sugden. At the time, Rhian claimed Vernon "had got away with it" as Tess took him back. Vernon later told his Radio 1 listeners he had been "stupid and foolish," adding: "Tess is extremely upset about this and we’re working through it."
