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Wales Online
17 hours ago
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- Wales Online
The One Show's Vernon Kay warns 'don't do that' as he makes sudden family U-turn
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 Article continues below 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 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. Article continues below
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I won the biggest prize in quiz show history - I was forced to flee the country after my life-changing victory and still have one big regret
A man who won the biggest prize in quiz show history was forced to flee the country after his life-changing victory - and he still has one big regret after his experience. Graham Fletcher cashed in after scooping £1.5million on ITV competition Red Or Black which was presented by Ant and Dec. The show was broadcast on ITV between September 2011 and September 2012 and was a firm fan favourite. Contestants have to choose red or black each round, with those who pick the incorrect colour being eliminated. Four players became millionaires in the first series - Nathan Hageman, Kevin Cartwright, Darren Thompson and Gary Brocklesby - who all won a million each. And when the second series came around Graham beat their totals by winning £1.5million. However once word got out of his winnings he was forced to flee his home in the UK. He told LadBible: 'The next day I was staying at a friend's house and hardly anyone knew where I lived, my parents could not have told me my address, they could have driven to it but not known my address. 'So literally a handful of people knew where I lived. The next day I had press outside my house and it was in the papers next day. 'No one was supposed to know what had happened but I get out to go in the car and the next thing I know there's 10 photographers. 'The neighbours were stressing like I've done something wrong, I had to explain to them what's happened.' He fled to Egypt for two weeks, followed by three weeks in Cyprus, to get away from it all but other Brits living abroad still recognised him. Graham ended up spending his winnings on a Range Rover Evoque Sport and a BMW convertible. He also purchased a 'rundown' property for £600,000 and was able to sell it for £880,000 a year later. Graham now lives in Spain and works as a football agent. While Red Or Black hasn't ever returned to ITV, the popular Mr & Mrs game show format is being revived by ITV who are on the hunt for couples to form the 'ultimate' quiz show team. To be in with a chance of being crowned Britain's Best Couple, you simply have to know your partner inside out - and be confident about it. It is based on the original show, which ended in 1999, and saw couples asked multiple-choice questions about each other. The new incarnation, however, comes with a twist. A note aimed at potential contestants reads: 'Do you know your partner better than anyone? Are you the ultimate team? 'Would you like to take on some fun physical challenges together?' News of the revived gameshow comes after the format piqued audiences' interest when used in 2007 by Vernon Kay 's Gameshow Marathon. This was followed up in 2008 by the All-Star Mr & Mrs, hosted by Philip Schofield, which, as its name suggests, featured celebrity couples. A source said: 'The core premise of quizzing couples is timeless. 'The new format is in development and at this stage there are a number of plans on the table as to how the various elements of the game could work and how it would look on screen. 'This isn't a straight reboot, more taking the idea of challenging couples, but everyone is very excited.' Some of the celebrity couples who featured on the 2007 revival of Mr & Mrs included Katie Price and Peter Andre.
