Tess Daly and Vernon Kay End Their Marriage

May 9, 2026, 21:27
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are not married anymore. They were together for twenty-three years.

Main Body

The couple sent a message on Friday. They say they are still friends. No other people caused the break up. They had problems in 2010, but they stayed together. Now, they want different things. Tess wants to travel the world. Vernon must work at the radio station in London. They still live in the same house for now. Vernon will move to London soon. They both love their daughters and will take care of them.

Conclusion

Tess and Vernon agree to stop their marriage. They will be friends and parents together.

Learning

⚡ The 'Future-Now' Shift

In this text, we see how English moves from the Past → Present → Future. This is the key to A2 speaking.

1. The Past (What happened)

  • They were together...
  • They had problems...
  • Rule: Use these to tell a story about yesterday.

2. The Present (Right now)

  • They are still friends...
  • They want different things...
  • Rule: Use these to describe a current situation.

3. The Future (What is next)

  • Vernon will move...
  • They will take care...
  • Rule: Use 'will' when you decide something for the future.

💡 Simple Pattern to Copy: Past (I was) →\rightarrow Present (I am) →\rightarrow Future (I will be)

Vocabulary Learning

together (adv.)
At the same time or in the same place
Example:We will go to the park together.
marriage (n.)
The state of being married
Example:Their marriage lasted many years.
message (n.)
A written or spoken communication
Example:She sent a message to her friend.
friends (n.)
People you like and trust
Example:They remain good friends after the break.
people (n.)
Human beings in general
Example:Many people attended the event.
break up (phrase)
To end a relationship
Example:They decided to break up after a long time.
problems (n.)
Difficulties or issues
Example:They faced many problems during the year.
different (adj.)
Not the same
Example:They want different things in life.
world (n.)
The planet Earth or all people and places
Example:He dreams of traveling the world.
radio (n.)
A device that receives sound signals
Example:She works at the radio station.
station (n.)
A place where a service is carried out
Example:The radio station is in London.
London (n.)
The capital city of England
Example:Vernon will move to London soon.
house (n.)
A building for people to live in
Example:They still live in the same house.
move (v.)
To change location
Example:He will move to a new city.
love (v.)
To feel strong affection for someone
Example:They love their daughters.
daughters (n.)
Female children of a person
Example:She has two daughters.
take care (phrase)
To look after someone or something
Example:She will take care of the children.
parents (n.)
A mother and father
Example:They are parents to their kids.
stop (v.)
To end or cease
Example:They decided to stop their marriage.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion
Example:They agree to stay friends.