Vernon Kay and Tess Daly split

High-profile television presenters Vernon Kay and Tess Daly have confirmed the end of their 23-year marriage in a joint statement.

Kay addressed the "amicable" separation during his BBC Radio 2 morning show, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans.

The couple, who share two adult daughters, reportedly toasted the end of their relationship with a bottle of champagne to mark their transition to a new family dynamic.

While the split has shocked fans, sources close to the pair suggest that conflicting lifestyles and Vernon's self-described "big kid" nature had created distance over the past several years.