Tess Daly Reveals Whether Husband Vernon Kay Would Ever Do Strictly Come Dancing

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Tess Daly, 56, has been hosting Strictly Come Dancing since its start in 2004, alongside Claudia Winkleman. However, it was announced on Thursday that both hosts will be leaving the show at the end of the current series. In a statement, the BBC said that Tess and Claudia have co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing together since 2014. Ahead of their exit news, Tess was asked whether her husband Vernon Kay would ever consider taking part in Strictly as a contestant. Talking to the Metro, Tess said that it would be inconvenient for them as parents, but never say never, as Vernon is a decent dancer.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the current series.
  • Tess and Claudia have co-hosted Strictly Come Dancing together since 2014.
  • Tess was asked whether her husband Vernon Kay would ever consider taking part in Strictly as a contestant.
  • Tess said it would be inconvenient for them as parents, but never say never, as Vernon is a decent dancer.
  • Tess and Claudia's last appearance together on screen will be on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special which will air on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • Tess and Claudia expressed their gratitude to the BBC and the Strictly team, stating that they will miss them every day.
  • They also joked that they will continue to say "keep dancing" to each other, possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding pizza.

Statistics:

  • Tess Daly has been hosting Strictly Come Dancing since 2004.
  • Claudia Winkleman has co-presented with Tess since 2014.
  • The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • Tess and Claudia's last stint on Strictly will end at the end of the current series.

Sources:

  • BBC - "Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing"
  • Metro - "Tess Daly reveals whether husband Vernon Kay would ever do Strictly Come Dancing"
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