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Amanda Holden, Tess Daly and Kate Garraway are household names who have dominated British television screens for years.
But in recent months, their lookalike daughters have been launching their own careers in the spotlight, raising the question of whether they could be the next generation of stars.
Lexi Hughes, 18, daughter of Amanda and her husband Chris, has already ventured into fashion and is no stranger to accompanying her mother on the red carpet.
The teenager hit the catwalk when she ventured into modeling in September, turning heads in a strapless cream dress.
Meanwhile, Tess’ daughter Phoebe has been frequently seen at glamorous events with her famous parents in recent months, and Kate Garraway and the late Derek Draper’s daughter Darcey joined her mother on stage at the NTAs that same month.
Could Lexi, Phoebe and Darcey follow in their showbiz mothers’ footsteps? MailOnline takes a look at the teenagers who will become the next generation of TV stars…
Amanda Holden, Tess Daly and Kate Garraway are household names who have dominated British TV screens for years, but as their lookalike daughters push their way into the limelight, could they be the stars of tomorrow?
Kate Garraway and the late Derek Draper’s daughter Darcey joined her mother on stage at the NTA later that month.
Lexi Hughes, 18 years old (daughter of Amanda Holden)
Lexi, 18, eldest daughter of the Britain’s Got Talent judge, rang in the New Year with her mum, dad Chris and younger sister Hollie in Scotland.
She appeared to debut her new boyfriend as she posed for a cozy photo with him on New Year’s Eve.
But it’s not the only debut she’s made recently, after Lexi made her first appearance on the catwalk at London Fashion Week in September.
The aspiring model looked effortlessly chic as she walked for Vietnamese designer Tran Hung in a floral minidress.
She turned heads in the cream strapless dress, which featured 3D flowers, as her mother proudly watched from the front row.
Lexi paired the elegant ensemble with pointed-toe nude ballet flats that featured gold accents.
Lexi Hughes appeared to debut her new boyfriend as she posed for a cozy photo with him on New Year’s Eve.
But it’s not the only debut she’s made recently, after Lexi made her first appearance on the catwalk at London Fashion Week in September.
Lexi was also pictured joining Amanda at Wimbledon in July last year.
She accessorized with large floral hairpins and a miniature bag, showing off her brunette locks in a naturally straight style.
Speaking after the show, the aspiring model gushed: “I was really nervous but I really enjoyed the experience. “The other models were very kind to me backstage and it was a lot of fun.
‘The show was very beautiful and the brand and designers are visionary, passionate about sustainability and 90% of the raw materials they use are environmentally friendly.
‘I am very proud that they trusted me with their design to support LFW. Everyone looked after me and it’s surreal that I start university tomorrow!’
Meanwhile, Amanda added: ‘We couldn’t have been more proud to have our daughter walk in her first LFW show tonight.
‘This year has been important for her, she has worked very hard with her A levels and managed to get into one of the best universities. Chris and I love her so much and her little sister Hollie admires her so much. “It’s a wonderful moment for her.”
Phoebe Kay, 20 years old (Tess Daly’s daughter)
Phoebe, daughter of presenters Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, has made a name for herself in the industry.
Phoebe looked the spitting image of her famous mother when she appeared alongside her father in an EE Christmas advert in December.
In the hilarious advert, the Radio 2 DJ, 50, was put in charge of Christmas preparations – but was forced to recruit little dog Mickey to find the Christmas decorations.
And Phoebe also intervened when her hapless father apparently forgot to order a turkey for the holidays.
Since turning 18, Phoebe has begun to appear in the public eye, making her red carpet debut alongside her father at the John Wick Chapter 4 premiere last March.
While TV presenter Vernon was on hand to support his daughter, he previously revealed that he and Tess insist their children do not live off their fame and must form “their own careers”.
Phoebe, daughter of presenters Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, has made a name for herself in the industry.
Since turning 18, Phoebe has begun to appear in the public eye, making her red carpet debut alongside her father at the John Wick Chapter 4 premiere last March (pictured with dad Vernon in Winter Wonderland) .
It’s a big factor for the celebrity duo, who rose to fame after being discovered as models and then turning to television.
Speaking to MailOnline in 2022, Vernon said he and his wife believe it is important for their children to “find themselves” and not be given “life on a plate”, and they credit the northern origins of the couple for shaping their beliefs as parents.
Vernon said: ‘We let them be independent when it comes to themselves and their future because it’s important that you allow them to find themselves, which is character building and personality development.
Tess shares the same thinking as her husband, telling MailOnline in 2021 how she kept her children “grounded” against the pitfalls of fame and raised them with “morals, respect and work ethic.”
The Strictly presenter revealed that Phoebe didn’t realize her mother worked in TV until she was seven, while she and Vernon worked to keep their family sheltered from the spotlight.
Darcey Draper, 18 years old (daughter of Kate Garraway)
Kate Garraway is one of Britain’s best-loved daytime TV presenters and in recent months her daughter has been making public appearances.
Darcey Draper, the daughter of Kate and her late husband Derek, rose to fame on stage at the National Television Awards in September.
She wore a dark gray polka dot dress with an open leg for the occasion, as she joined her mother on the red carpet before the event.
Darcey then took the stage with her mother as Kate accepted an award for author documentary for Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story about the last year of her late husband Derek’s life.
And in the summer, Darcey enjoyed a VIP day out with Kate as they attended the Wimbledon tennis championships together.
But studying comes first, after her famous mother sent Darcey off to college in September.
Kate Garraway is one of Britain’s best-loved daytime TV presenters and in recent months her daughter has been making public appearances.
In the summer, Darcey enjoyed a VIP day out with Kate as they attended the Wimbledon tennis championships together.
Sharing a video of the teenager’s departure with her Instagram followers, Kate revealed the unframed photo and hat Darcey previously wore at Wimbledon in the back seat of her car while on the sidewalk outside her home in North London.
Captioning the clip, he wrote: ‘And just like that it was gone! That helpless little baby we brought home from the hospital 18 years ago has gone to #uni!
‘Like thousands of other parents, this weekend I was playing that game of Jenga trying to fit everything into the car. Thank goodness my dear Victor has a huge boot!
He added: “It’s such an emotional moment on so many levels and boy is the house quiet.” But Darcey, we couldn’t be prouder as you begin this new chapter in your life and know that your dad will be with you every step of the way.’
Commenting on the post, Good Morning Britain co-presenter Charlotte Hawkins wrote: “Best of luck Darcey, have fun!”
TV presenter Carol Vorderman added: “I wish your daughter all the happiness in the world in her new adventure.”
Meanwhile, Carol Wright, mother of former The Only Way Is Essex stars Mark and Jessica, and young model Natalya, wrote: “Wishing him all the luck in the world.” But as much as you are proud, your heart hurts when one of them leaves your house.