Tess Daly

Television presenter, former model

English Stockport, Cheshire, England Aries

Quick Info

ProfessionTelevision presenter, former model
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth29/03/1969
Age57 years
BirthplaceStockport, Cheshire, England
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Tess Daly

08/05/2026

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announced that they were separating after years of marriage. In their joint statement, they said the decision was amicable and emphasized their continued commitment to their children and request for privacy.

23/10/2025

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced that they would step down from hosting Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the 2025 series after more than a decade together on the show. The BBC confirmed their final appearance would be during the Christmas special on 25 December 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHelen Elizabeth Daly
Known ForCo-presenting Strictly Come Dancing
Other NamesTess Daly

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseVernon Kay
Children2

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseVernon Kay
Marriage Date12/09/2003

Family

FatherFelix James Daly
MotherSylvia Daly
Siblings1 younger sister

Career

DebutModeling career began in her late teens
TelevisionCo-presenter of Strictly Come Dancing since 2004
Other WorkPresented shows including The Big Breakfast, Children in Need, The Royal Variety Performance, Just the Two of Us, SM:tv, and The National Lottery: This Time Tomorrow
WritingPublished novels and a health and fitness book

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born Helen Elizabeth Daly.
2. Raised in Derbyshire.
3. Started modeling after being approached by a talent scout in Manchester.
4. Has two daughters, Phoebe and Amber.

Also born on 29 March

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