Fans were shocked to discover Vernon Kay’s real age when his wife Tess Daly shared a tribute post on Instagram for his birthday.
The radio star turned 50 on Sunday and the Strictly Come Dancing host, who he has been married to since 2003, shared a video full of sweet never-before-seen footage.
She captioned the post: ’50 TODAY @vernonkay So happy to have spent half of those birthdays with you’
But his followers were shocked to realize the BBC Radio 2 presenter was close to reaching the milestone.
One said: ‘How come you two never get old? Happy Birthday!’
Fans were shocked to discover Vernon Kay’s real age when his wife Tess Daly shared a tribute post on Instagram for his birthday.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter marked her husband’s birthday with a series of snaps on Instagram.
Fans were shocked to discover Vernon Kay’s real age when his wife Tess Daly shared a tribute post on Instagram for his birthday.
Another said: “You guys have aged about 5 years in the last 25 years.”
A third said: ‘Happy birthday Vernon! I’m still a young man in my eyes! Have a fabulous day celebrating!’
Meanwhile, the birthday boy was inundated with comments from other famous faces wanting to send him their well wishes.
Strict winner and former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach wished Vernon a happy birthday and adorned her comment with heart emojis.
Other stars from the BBC’s Latin and ballroom dance competitions to send a birthday wish included head judge Shirley Ballas, professional dancer Diane Buswell and 2015 contestant Kirsty Gallacher.
West End actresses Denise van Outen and Tamzin Outhwaite also rushed to the comments section to send a sweet message to each, as did former Hear’Say star Suzanne Shaw.
The Reel featured a series of photos of the couple throughout their marriage with several snaps of their children Phoebe, 18, and Amber, 14, over the years.
Tess added Candi Staton’s song You Got the Love to the post and tagged a friend, noting how much she would “appreciate” the song choice.
Tess shared a wide range of photos documenting their 21 years of marriage in honor of Vernon’s special day.
The couple has two daughters together and Tess shared this snapshot taken shortly after the youngest’s birth.
Tess also shared some photos of him in his youth, but fans were still eager to find out his real age.
Tess has been married to Vernon since 2003 and they have two daughters together.
Several famous faces, including several Strictly Come Dancing stars, took to the comments section to wish Vernon a happy birthday.
Towards the end of last year, Tess, 54, revealed her approach to raising teenage girls, explaining that she believes being present is key.
‘As a mother, I just want to be as present as possible. “I’m proud of that,” she told OK! “Teenagers don’t always want to talk to you, but even if you’re physically in the room with them… I’ll plop down quietly in a corner.”
‘You have two little people who have become young adults.
‘It’s amazing and constantly rewarding. I love being a mother; It’s my most important job.’
It comes after Tess revealed her husband Vernon is the strict father to the couple’s two daughters, Phoebe, 19, and Amber, 14.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter gave a rare insight into her home life in Buckinghamshire with Radio 2 star Vernon and her teenage children.
Tess revealed her approach to raising teenage girls and explained that she believes being present is key.
‘As a mother, I just want to be as present as possible. I take pride in that,’ she told OK!.
“Teenagers don’t always want to talk to you, but even if you’re physically in the room with them… I’ll just plop down quietly in a corner.”
‘You have two little people who have become young adults. She is amazing and constantly rewarding. I love being a mother; It’s my most important job.’
Tess went on to explain how she and Vernon make a great team, but her husband is stricter.
‘Vernon is a great father: he loves them very much. I don’t know if there’s a good cop or a bad cop, but maybe sometimes he’s a little stricter. “But it’s for the common good and we’re a good team.”
‘I’m proud of how sensible they are. That’s what you want: kids who are kind, have a good work ethic, and respect people. You’re just trying to mold good humans.
Tess and Vernon’s eldest daughter is currently studying at drama school.
