Tess Daly issues emotional public statement about Vernon Kay and says 'so happy'

Tess Daly has left fans emotional with a sweet public tribute to husband Vernon Kay as he turned 50. The BBC Strictly Come Dancing presenter, who hosts the show alongside Claudia Winkleman, spoke out on Instagram as Vernon celebrated the milestone.

Paying tribute to the BBC Radio 2 DJ, Tess said: "50 TODAY @vernonkay. So happy to have spent half of those birthdays with you." In reply, an Instagram user said: "How do you two never age? Happy birthday @vernonkay. 50 and fabulous."

A second said: "Rock Steady Couple… Did he get the “You’re now officially a Grown Up” certificate?" Tess later commented: "@mistersteinberg I know you’ll appreciate the tune!" And another wrote back: "Happy birthday @vernonkay."

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"OLD MAN LETS GOOOOO!!!!" another said. "Awww happy Big one @vernonkay," another commented. And another said: "Happy glorious birthday Vernon. You make the world smile." Another commented: "Superb reel of photos and memories ... thanks for sharing them with us Tess, beautiful!!

"Happy 50th Birthday Vernon... just have a brilliant day celebrating with your family. Love and best wishes, from Dawn and Tony xx" Another said: "Happy 50th birthday Vernon - hope you are having a fab day and being spoilt by your girls xxx"

"Awwwwwwwwwwwww," wrote another. "Happy Birthday @vernonkay my son met you at Silverstone 2 or 3 years ago now and said you spent time talking to him and we're just the nicest person. All the best people are turning 50 this year it seems " another said.

"Happy Day of your Birth Vernon just embrace the fact you have reached 50 and are fit and healthy and have a wonderful life - have a good one.," another posted. "Happy Birthday Vernon! Still a youngster in my eyes! Have a fabulous day celebrating!" said another. "You guys have aged about 5 years in the last 25... lucky barstewards," another said.