Vernon Kay and Tess Daly 's shock split news has left fans of the couple reeling as it was announced they are divorcing after 23 years of marriage . The pair shared the news amicably in a joint statement, with sources saying they had simply grown apart. The once super close couple had weathered storms in their marriage previously. Their biggest test came when it was revealed that Vernon had been messaging Page 3 girl Rhian Sugden. After the scandal blew up, Rhian was left in tears as she said