Vernon Kay Shares Heartwarming Birthday Tributes to Daughter, Featuring Estranged Wife Tess Daly

Vernon Kay marked his daughter Phoebe's 22nd birthday with a series of heartfelt social media posts, including photos that featured his estranged wife, Tess Daly. The radio presenter shared a mix of recent and throwback images, highlighting his pride in his eldest daughter.

One post included a recent snapshot of Kay and Phoebe at an NFL game, alongside a cherished childhood photo of the two. He also shared an image of Phoebe with her younger sister, Amber, from when they were children. Kay captioned the post, 'Happy Birthday @phoebeekay!!! Time flies!! A joy watching you become the woman you are!' To this, Daly responded with a simple yet affectionate, 'Our baby.'

Daly also took to Instagram to share her own birthday message for Phoebe, accompanied by photos of them together. She wrote, 'Happy Birthday to my beautiful Phoebe. I’m so incredibly proud of the kind, caring and beautiful soul you are. Your big heart and the love you show others make you truly special. Never stop shining, chasing your dreams and staying true to yourself. So lucky to be your mum and forever cheering you on. Love you more than words can say.' Daly also re-shared a post from Phoebe showcasing her birthday presents and expressing gratitude for her family.

The public display of warmth comes after Kay and Daly announced their separation in May after 23 years of marriage. Despite the split, they have maintained a friendly relationship, a fact noted by fans. Following the announcement, Daly was pictured without her wedding ring, and reports emerged that Kay had purchased a property approximately 15 minutes from their family home. Sources indicated that Kay intends to remain close to Daly and their daughters.

Fans and friends alike have praised Kay and Daly's ability to remain on good terms. Comments on social media expressed admiration for their continued connection, with one user writing, 'Love that you’re all together, hope you’ve had an amazing time.' Georgia Toffolo also commented, 'Love that you all stick together. So cool and inspirational.'

Tess Daly recently shared photos from a family holiday in the South of France with Vernon and their daughters. She captioned the album, 'Last blast of South of France summer with the fam.'

Kay and Daly's joint statement following their separation emphasized their mutual respect and commitment to their children. 'After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably,' the statement read. '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. We kindly ask for privacy during this time. We will not be making any further public comments.'