Vernon Kay has broken his silence on his and Tess Daly's 'amicable' split

Vernon Kay has broken his silence on his and Tess Daly's "amicable" split.

The couple announced their shock breakup with a joint Instagram post on May 8 after "much consideration" and a "deep sense of care and respect for one another".

And Vernon, 52, thanked fans for their support on his BBC Radio 2 show on Monday (11.05.26), saying: "I just want to say on behalf of myself and Tess, thank you, thank you for all your well-wishes, it's been greatly appreciated."

Before he spoke on his programme, the former Family Fortunes host smiled en route to BBC Radio 2, as he broke cover for the first time since he and Tess, 57, announced their split after 23 years of marriage on their Instagram Stories on May 8.

The former couple's statement read: "After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.

"This has not been an easy decision, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us.

"We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.

"There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together."