Tess Daly continued to wear her wedding and engagement rings weeks after announcing her separation from husband Vernon Kay. Daly, 57, was among the celebrities attending the opening day of Wimbledon on Monday, June 29, 2026.
She arrived in a lace gown, accompanied by her business partner Gayle Lawton. Other notable attendees in white attire, in a nod to the tournament's tradition, included Amanda Holden, opera singer Katherine Jenkins, and Katherine Ryan. Maura Higgins and Isla Fisher also shared pre-event snaps on social media.
Daly and Kay, 52, announced their amicable separation in May after 23 years of marriage. In a joint statement, they stated the decision was mutual and driven by a shared desire for what is best for both, emphasizing their commitment to their roles as parents. They requested privacy during this time and confirmed no other parties were involved.
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, reportedly worth around £10 million, were last seen together in February 2026, hosting an episode of The One Show. They have two daughters, Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16.
The event also saw appearances from Pixie Lott, who attended with her husband Oliver Cheshire, and Amanda Holden, who opted for a pinstriped two-piece. Tennis matches commenced on the outer courts, with early matches including Jessica Pegula vs. Darja Vidmanova and Rafael Jodar vs. Felix Gill. Later in the day, defending champion Jannik Sinner was scheduled to play Miomir Kecmanovic, followed by Aryna Sabalenka against Teodora Kostovic and Novak Djokovic against Wu Yibing.