The One Show's Vernon Kay warns 'don't do that' as he makes sudden family U-turn
Vernon Kay will be presenting The One Show alongside Clara Amfo as he covers for regular presenter Roman Kemp but on his radio show he made a family U-turn
Vernon Kay made a family U-turn on Radio 2
Vernon Kay declared "don't do that" as he seemed to perform a complete about-face during his BBC Radio 2 programme. The moment arrived when the Horwich-born broadcaster informed listeners there was a "big football game" happening tonight (August 20).
Vernon's cherished Bolton Wanderers will be gearing up to welcome Reading at the Toughsheet Community Stadium for their League One encounter. During his programme, Vernon quipped that supporters of The Trotters could drop by and visit his mum and dad ahead of the match.
Nevertheless, Vernon quickly seemed to reverse his suggestion, reports the Manchester Evening News. He said: "There's a big football game tonight, Bolton Wanderers are at home to Reading. In League One, the glory league, come on.
"All the best to the Wanderer's fans tonight going to watch that and all the Reading fans hopefully travelling up. Nip round me mum and dad's for a brew. No, don't do that, don't do that, because she will brew up for everyone."
Vernon is reported to be a devoted supporter of Bolton Wanderers. In 2023 he witnessed the squad claim the EFL Trophy at Wembley Stadium, spectating alongside fellow television presenter Paddy McGuinness.
Vernon made the admission on BBC Radio 2
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Vernon, 51, subsequently marked the triumph with Wanderers icon Ivan Campo. Posting the euphoric photograph on his Instagram, Paddy declared: "What a day!!! I've been there for the losses so this feels all the more sweeter."
Television and radio personality Vernon initially shot to stardom in 2000 after securing a role on Channel 4's T4. He went on to front numerous programmes for the broadcaster before bagging the hosting gig on Family Fortunes in 2006.
The presenter spent nine years helming the show whilst simultaneously presenting Vernon Kay's Gameshow Marathon and Beat the Star.
He teamed up with Gabby Logan to host BBC's Splash! and has become a familiar face on The American Football Show.
Vernon is a lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan
In November 2020 he claimed third place in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! finishing behind fellow radio host Jordan North and ultimate champion Giovanna Fletcher.
Beyond television, Vernon has also carved out an impressive radio career, initially hosting a programme on Radio One in 2004.
He eventually departed the station in 2012 to dedicate more time to wife Tess Daly and their daughters Phoebe and Amber.
Three years following his Radio One exit, he joined the freshly-launched Radio X, staying with the station until 2017.
After nine years away, he made his return to BBC radio, standing in for Rylan Clark on Saturdays. In 2023 Vernon took over from long-serving presenter Ken Bruce in the mid-morning time slot.
Following the announcement of his appointment, Vernon said: "I'm absolutely over the moon to be handed the microphone to present the mid-morning show on Radio 2, and what an honour to follow in the footsteps of the mighty Ken Bruce."
Vernon will be back on our screens tonight as he fills in for Roman Kemp on The One Show. He'll be teaming up with former Radio One presenter Clara Amfo from 7pm on BBC One.
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