Tess Daly and Vernon Kay End Their Marriage

May 11, 2026, 16:05
UKEntertainment

Introduction

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are not married anymore. They were together for 23 years.

Main Body

Tess and Vernon wrote a message on Instagram on May 8, 2026. They are not angry. They want to be good parents to their two daughters, Phoebe and Amber. No other people caused this problem. In 2010, Vernon sent bad messages to other women. The couple tried to fix their marriage. They had a party in France in 2013. They worked together on a TV show in 2026. Now, Tess and Vernon want different things. Vernon likes to go to many parties. Tess wants a quiet life. Their oldest daughter now lives in New York. The couple has a lot of money. They have between 5 million and 10 million pounds. They still live in the same house for now, but they will divide their money later.

Conclusion

Tess and Vernon are still friends. They care about their children.

Learning

πŸ•°οΈ Time Jump: Now vs. Then

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the secret to A2 speaking.

THE PAST (Finished actions)

  • They were together...
  • Vernon sent messages...
  • They had a party...
  • They worked together...

THE PRESENT (Current status)

  • They are not married...
  • They want different things...
  • Tess wants a quiet life...
  • Daughter lives in New York...

Quick Logic Past β†’\rightarrow Action is over β†’\rightarrow Use words like were, sent, had. Present β†’\rightarrow Action is true now β†’\rightarrow Use words like are, want, lives.

πŸ’° Money Words

In English, we use specific words for wealth:

  • Have β†’\rightarrow owning something (They have money).
  • Divide β†’\rightarrow splitting something in two (They will divide their money).
  • Between β†’\rightarrow used for a range (Between 5 million and 10 million).

Vocabulary Learning

together
at the same time or place
Example:They worked together on the project.
message
a written or spoken communication
Example:She sent a message to her friend.
angry
feeling or showing anger
Example:He was angry when he heard the news.
parents
a mother and father
Example:The parents decided to take the children to the park.
daughters
female children
Example:The daughters loved to play outside.
problem
a difficult or unpleasant situation
Example:The problem was that the door was stuck.
bad
not good or of poor quality
Example:The bad weather made us cancel the picnic.
fix
to repair or solve
Example:They tried to fix the broken window.
party
a social gathering for celebration
Example:They attended a party at the hotel.
money
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved money for a new bike.