Vernon Kay and Tess Daly, well-known hosts of The One Show on ITV, have reportedly ended their 25-year marriage. The couple announced their separation on Friday, expressing their determination to remain supportive parents to their daughters, Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16.

Toasting the End of a 25-Year Marriage

The couple reportedly marked the end of their relationship by sharing a bottle of champagne. Despite their romantic separation, they continue to live together and are focused on moving forward positively. A source close to the pair told The Mirror, "After they released the statement, Vernon and Tess took a moment to toast each other and their futures."

Keeping It Classy

The pair have vowed to maintain a classy and amicable split. There has been no major fallout, but rather a gradual growing apart and wanting different things. They have promised to stay friends and handle any future interviews with grace.

Their Journey Together

Vernon and Tess began dating in 2001 after meeting on a work project. Vernon proposed on Christmas Day the following year. Reflecting on their first meeting, Vernon told The Telegraph, "She didn’t know anyone except me because we’d worked together that day – she spotted me in a crowd and we had a laugh. I was instantly attracted by how independent Tess was, and that’s not changed at all."

The couple married in Horwich, near Vernon's hometown in Lancashire, in September 2002. Despite their separation, they remain committed to co-parenting and maintaining a respectful relationship.

Living Separate Lives

Before their official split, a source told Daily Mail's Katie Hind that the couple had been living separate lives. They said, "Basically, without meaning to, they’ve been living separate lives. They’re both still at their marital home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire."