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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tess Daly, 56, reveals she still fits into the same size jeans she wore in her 20s despite NEVER having dieted
Tess Daly has revealed she still fits into the same size jeans she wore in her 20s - but insisted she's never been one to diet. The TV presenter, 56, said she exercises daily to maintain her core strength and shared insights into her healthy lifestyle in a recent interview with The Mirror. She told the publication: 'I'm wearing the same size jeans I was wearing in my 20's, but that's not from dieting - it's from maintaining. She continued: 'I've never dieted, and as a mother of daughters, I've always been very careful not to demonise sugar and not count calories, and I refuse to embrace any negative connotation around food because I think moderation is key.' Tess shares daughters Phoebe, 20, and Amber, 16, with Radio 2 DJ husband Vernon Kay, 51. Posing in pieces from her own NAIA Beach swimwear range, she said she believes she's cracked the formula to both feeling and looking great. She said: 'I will do planks in my living room every day because core strength is really important to me at my age now, plus I'm also very tall and do a lot of running around in heels, so I need to support my back.' The star added that although she's now in her 50s, she feels as energetic as she did in her 20s. The interview comes after Tess looked as glamorous as ever during a recent trip to New York City with her lookalike daughters earlier this month. The presenter treated her youngest daughter, Amber, to a post-GCSE holiday. The girls took in the sights, including a visit to the Brooklyn Bridge, watching a Yankees baseball game and a trip to Tess' old apartment. Tess put on a stylish display in a white puff sleeve blouse and mini skirt as she joined Phoebe for a photo in front of the famous bridge. The Strictly Come Dancing host then posed for a photo in front of her old home on Great Jones Street, where she lived from 1995 until 2000. She captioned the post: 'First time back in NYC since becoming a mum (20 years) a fab VERY hot long weekend, post GCSE trip showing the girls where I used to live.' Last month, Tess shared a heartfelt message on receiving her MBE as she thanked some of the biggest stars in showbusiness for her success. The TV presenter was awarded the honour for Services to Broadcasting in King Charles ' birthday honours list alongside fellow TV star Claudia Winkleman. The King and the Queen are dedicated watchers of Strictly Come Dancing, which is presented by the pair. They have been part of the Strictly team since its launch in 2004, with Tess presenting the main show with Sir Bruce Forsyth and Claudia, 53, hosting the BBC2 spin-off It Takes Two. After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to hosting the Sunday results show alongside Tess before becoming the main co-host in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce when he reduced his workload. And now, after being acknowledged for her efforts, Tess shared an album of pictures alongside some famous faces who have worked alongside her. Alongside the album, she penned: ' Genuinely still pinching myself… Feeling extremely humbled and very honoured to be awarded an MBE for Services to Broadcasting in King Charles' birthday honours list. 'If I could, I would dedicate it to all the wonderful people I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 26 years.' Tess continued: 'What an utter privilege it has been to work with so many legends of broadcasting and Knights of the Realm including Sir Trevor Macdonald and Sir Terry Wogan - and also to the Strictly viewers who have brought us so much joy over the past 20 years-thank you to every one of you for being there for the ride; it means the world having you there ✨ 'From Back in 2004 when it all began with the wonderful Sir Bruce Forsythe til now - 21 years later. Huge congrats to my brilliant girl @claudiawinkle on receiving her award too - who would've thought we'd be celebrating this together 20 years after we first met? 'Thank you so much for your lovely messages. Not sure I'll ever be able to take this in! Xx' Last year, the Queen described herself as 'one of Strictly's greatest fans' and told Strictly professional dancer Johannes Radebe, 'we all watch it'. Tess's husband, the BBC radio presenter Vernon Kay, has previously talked of the 'real friendship' that has formed between his wife and Her Majesty, with the Queen even keen to know what goes on behind-the-scenes. Vernon said: 'Camilla and Tess have a real friendship through it now. They don't text, but we have mutual friends and messages come through. 'When they see each other, the Queen is always asking: 'Who is your favourite?' She wants to know the backstage gossip. 'It's crazy to think of the King and Queen sat on the sofa with a brew watching your wife present Strictly.' Both Tess and Claudia engage in charity work, including Daly, who is a proud supporter of the King's Trust and patron of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, and Winkleman, who is a patron of Child Bereavement UK and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vernon Kay hits back at 'freebie' backlash after attending several Oasis gigs
Vernon Kay owned up to using his credit card to pay for two expensive purchases that had social media users fuming Vernon Kay has been criticised following an action-packed weekend, as the star made a recent admission about his social life. But fans have shrugged off the criticism, rallying around the presenter to show their support. The BBC Radio 2 star was among the first to witness Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite on stage for the inaugural gig of their Oasis Live '25 tour in Cardiff earlier this month. Not content with just one performance, the Bolton-born star made his way to Manchester to catch Oasis ' comeback at Heaton Park, attending both gigs on Friday (July 11) and Saturday (July 12). Vernon shared a clip from Liam and Noel's first homecoming concert on Instagram, where he was seen donning sunglasses and a New York Cosmos shirt, belting out the lyrics to "Live Forever." He captioned the video: "Manchester! Day1. @oasis The excellence continues! Bravo!!" However, some followers questioned how he managed to secure tickets to multiple shows in the comments of his post. Social media user @lfcarbz queried: "How did Vernon get so many tickets? Cardiff now Manchester!" to which Vernon responded: "Paid for them!!" User @alanthomas1965 also commented: "A lot of people couldn't get tickets for 1 gig you've managed 2 I wonder how that is," prompting Vernon to admit: "Smashed the credit card, Alan!" On Saturday (July 12), Vernon updated his Instagram again, revealing he had stayed in Manchester over the weekend to enjoy the Henley Festival. Donning a crisp white shirt, dickie bow and sunglasses for the event, he enjoyed performances by club legends Hacienda Classical, fronted by Graeme Park. Vernon shared a clip from the concert on social media, exclaiming: "@fac51thehaciendaofficial @graemepark What a superb night @henleyfestival!! B2B Manchester icons in two days! "(And for those who are gonna get the wet wipes out, our dear friend Mr. Park who we've admired since '89! ! Sorted us out!) Rave on Brothers and Sisters!! Nothing but [heart emojis]." Vernon has since posted an update showing how he spent his latest weekend, which included a trip to Wimbledon with his eldest daughter, Phoebe. In his post, the ex-Family Fortunes host wrote: "Well what a weekend! "Not dusted off the cobwebs like that in a long time!! @oasis @fac51thehaciendaofficial classical with @graemepark and @wimbledon with @champagnelanson. Back garden and the new lawnmower await!!" Fans were quick to express their enthusiasm. Social media user @ commented: "Who cares if he bought a ticket or not? Being a Celebrity comes with benefits." While @janetjeans said: "You deserve it!," and @hayley_mc76 remarked: "Good on you Vernon, enjoy the gardening." User @ responded: "LOVED seeing your action packed weekend." Another fan, @rubyeyelashes added: "Glad you enjoyed everything that's what it's about! And a new lawnmower!! Get in!" Meanwhile, @maxiflamingo cheered on: "Good for you Vernon! If you get the chance, go for it!! You still got time to plant beetroots!" @andreacassidy7 chimed in with enthusiasm: "Flipping love it! We only have one life!!"
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Phoebe Kay is not your average nepo baby! Tess and Vernon's daughter is forging her own path at university - but is still making a splash at A-list events and jet-setting around the world
While most nepo babies find themselves thrust into the limelight from a young age, Phoebe Kay had no idea her parents were even famous while she was growing up. 'I thought everyone's job was filmed,' the eldest daughter of iconic couple Vernon Kay and Tess Daly told The Sun last year, as she joined her father for her first ever magazine shoot and interview. Her parents felt it was best to keep Phoebe and her younger sister, Amber, now 15, shielded from their celebrity until they could decide whether they 'wanted to be in the spotlight ot not', the former T4 host, Vernon, added. 'Phoebe is very mature,' he continued. 'I've got confidence she will know how to deal with it.' If her most recent outing at Wimbledon is any clue, Phoebe, 20, is a natural at handling her growing celebrity status - as the jet-setting university student juggles her studies with red carpet appearances, and glamorous family holidays. Fans were convinced they were seeing double when Tess' lookalike daughter arrived in SW19 with Vernon to cheer the men's singles finalists last week. Phoebe, who splits her time between London and Dubai, was poised and graceful while being surrounded by Hollywood elite and royalty at one of the world's biggest sporting tournaments. Between these high-profile events and luxe holidays, the film production student is increasingly also earning her chops as an influencer - as Phoebe documents her enviable lifestyle to a steadily rising follower base. John Wick movie premiere in London It's a rite of passage for most nepo babies, but Phoebe made her red carpet debut much later than others - waiting until 2023 when she attended the movie premiere of John Wick Chapter 4 in London's Leicester Square. Phoebe, then 18, looked stylish in a white draped shirt with a pair of shiny black pleather trousers with split hems. She added a few extra inches of height to her frame with a pair of black strappy high heels as she walked arm-in-arm with her father, Vernon. Their outing came after the presenter, then 48, said he doesn't want his children to live off his and wife Tess Daly's fame, insisting they form 'their own careers.' He told MailOnline he's currently looking at drama schools to send Phoebe to where she can combine her passions for acting and business. Ibiza party with Calvin Harris While most parents might celebrate the end of their child's A-levels with a pat on the back and takeout, Vernon treated his daughter to a holiday in the world's party capital in June 2023. No expense was spared for their father-daughter trip that included a stay at the luxurious Casa Maca hotel where rooms cost upward of £1,000 per night. The itinerary for Vernon and Phoebe's Spanish getaway included an evening at the glamorous Ushuaïa beach club, where the pair partied with superstar DJ Calvin Harris. Documenting their vacation on Instagram, Vernon said it was 'a proud moment' to be able to take Phoebe to Ibiza to 'celebrate [the] end of A levels' alongside photos from their time at the exclusive night club. In one picture, Vernon and Phoebe can be seen posing in front of a massive stage while surrounded by concertgoers. The radio star appears to be holding a glass of bubbly in one hand and a bottle of water in the other. Phoebe, who can be seen raising her glass, was typically stylish as she embraced festival style in an ivory-coloured denim skirt that she paired with a white cut-out t-shirt. Another photo showed Vernon posing for a selfie with Calvin, who is married to Vick Hope, while a third depicted what appears to be the open-air restaurant at the five-star resort where Phoebe celebrated the end of school. They also seemingly joined actress Emily Atack for dinner one night, as The Inbetweeners star shared a series of snaps from her holiday on Instagram. In one picture, Phoebe and Vernon can be seen posing together while seated at a table laden with cold cuts and cheese. While Vernon kept cool in a white linen shirt, Phoebe opted to wear a one-shoulder, silver outfit as they both smiled for the camera. Barely one month later, Vernon and Phoebe joined Tess and Amber for a sun-soaked family holiday in California in the United States. The former T4 presenter, once again, took to Instagram to share some of the highlights of their trip - including horseback riding by the beach - as he captioned his post: 'California, you were awesome!' One of the photos showed Phoebe and her younger sister Amber, then 14, exploring a collection of shallow rock pools while their parents watched from above. Phoebe appeared to reminisce about the family holiday in a post on her own Instagram the following June, when she shared two pictures of herself outside a buzzy Californian restaurant with the caption: 'Throwback to some travels.' A neon sign behind Phoebe, whose accessories included a festival wrist band, sunglasses, and a Christian Dior shoulder bag, read 'Drake's' - meaning Drake's Hollywood, where tables are highly sought-after. Phoebe's famous mother also gushed about the 'best trip ever' as Tess left a comment under her Instagram post. A neon sign behind Phoebe, whose accessories included a festival wrist band, sunglasses, and a Christian Dior shoulder bag, read 'Drake's' - meaning Drake's Hollywood, where tables are highly sought-after BAFTA parties in London When Phoebe and Vernon aren't partying up a storm in Ibiza, they're rubbing shoulders with the who's who of British television - with the university student having walked the red carpet at two star-studded BAFTA parties in quick succession. The first time was in 2024 when Phoebe, then 19, joined her famous father at the glitzy Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party last February. She looked every bit a movie star herself as Phoebe donned a silver, midi-length dress for the occasion as Vernon kept a 'watchful eye' over his daughter at the event at London's Four Seasons hotel. However, he needn't have worried as Phoebe, channeling her mother, appeared calm, composed, and graceful while posing for photographs. A source told Hello! magazine that father-daughter duo spent the evening mingling with guests like Emily Atack, Katherine Ryan, Ed McVey, and Matt and Emma Willis. 'At one point,' they said, 'Matt even took pictures of the pair in front of the iconic BAFTA statue.' Dubai Phoebe looked every bit a movie star herself as she attended the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party in London last year, when she donned a silver, midi-length dress for the occasion as Vernon kept a 'watchful eye' over his daughter In March, Phoebe accompanied Tess to Dubai for a girls' trip as the mother-daughter duo checked into the opulent Rixos The Palm Dubai hotel for an unforgettable holiday. While Tess's work commitments kept her busy, Phoebe spent her time off lounging by infinity pools, sampling the city's nightlife, treating herself to brunch at some of Dubai's most exclusive restaurants, and showing off her most enviable holiday looks. Wimbledon appearances Phoebe has now attended two, consecutive Wimbledon men's finals, as the film production student dazzled SW19 during her most recent appearance. The 20-year-old looked chic in a lime green, strappy, midi dress that was a nod to the colour of the tennis ball, as Phoebe took her seat beside Vernon at Centre Court on the same day that the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the tournament. Other famous faces included Nicole Kidman, Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Anna Wintour, Helen Mirren, Matthew McConaughey, and London mayor Sadiq Khan, who all watched as Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to be crowned champion. Phoebe styled her blonde locks in loose waves that fell past her shoulders as fans couldn't help compare Phoebe to Tess in comments on Instagram. Several fans also directly messaged Phoebe to inquire about the brand of her dress, believed to be from Zara, while others praised her relationship with her father. 'The love you all have for each other always shines through,' one Instagram user wrote. Phoebe and Vernon also attended last year's edition of the tennis tournament together, as it appears watching the Wimbledon finals together has become a cherished father-daughter tradition. Shortly after attending the Henley festival with Tess and Vernon, Phoebe took to her Instagram Stories to give her followers a sneak-peek into her next holiday. Phoebe looked ultra-glamorous in a red maxi dress, with a side slit and plunging neckline, as she shared a photograph taken shortly after arriving in Cannes. She captioned the snap: 'Back to the best place...'
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
BBC's salary list in full with huge pay rises and surprising name near the top
The report revealed the highest paid stars in the company. The annual report from The BBC has been published, revealing the salaries of its highest-paid stars and there's been some big changes since last year. Ex Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who recently left the Beeb, was once again the top earner with a take home salary of £1.35million, followed by former Radio 2 breakfast host Zoe Ball with £515,000 despite being replaced on the Breakfast Show by Scott Mills, writes The Mirror. Match of the Day Host Alan Shearer was the third highest paid BBC star of the year, increasing his salary from the year before after covering the Euros last year. Shearer had his salary topped up to almost half a million pounds with his punditry at the tournament. Radio host and political expert Nick Robinson also had a pay rise last year and Radio 2 host Vernon Kay joined the top 10 for the first time. Perhaps, surprisingly, BBC North America Editor Justin Webb also makes the top 10 with a salary of £365,000. The BBC's top earners: Gary Lineker £1,350,000-£1,354,999 (no change) Zoe Ball £515,000-£519,999 (down from £950,000-£954,999) Alan Shearer £440,000-445,000 (up from £380,000-£384,999) Greg James £425,000-£429,999 (up from £415,000-£419,999) Fiona Bruce £410,000-£414,999 (up from £405,000-£409,999) and Nick Robinson £410,000-£414,999 (Up from £345,000 and £349,000) Stephen Nolan £405,000-£409,999 (up from £400,000-£404,999) Laura Kuenssberg £395,000-£399,999 (up from £325,000-£329,999) Vernon Kay £390,000-£394,999 (joined Radio 2 in May 2023) Justin Webb £365,000-£369,999 (up from £320,000-£324,999) Naga Munchetty £355,000-£359,999 (up from £345,000-£349,999) Scott Mills £355,000-£359,999 (up from £315,000 - £319,999) Last year, Vernon Kay made the list for the first time after he joined BBC Radio 2. He replaced Ken Bruce and took home a whopping £320,000 from the corporation in his first year. Despite the impressive sum, his take-home pay was almost 20 percent less than what Ken earned in the previous year in the slot. Disgraced BBC News host Huw Edwards also remained on the list last year, as he came in third place with a wage of £475,000-£479,999 (up from £435,000-£439,999). He left the BBC after being named as the presenter at the centre of days of allegations and speculation regarding his private life. Edwards had been off-air since July 2023. Top boss Tim Davie grilled over controversies During the review, BBC director general Tim Davie said he and the corporation's leadership team will not "tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values" following the independent report into allegations of misconduct against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. Speaking about the independent report commissioned by MasterChef producer Banijay UK, Davie said: "From our side, it's simple, we're not going to tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values. "The industry needs to change, and we want to lead in the front, myself and the BBC leadership team will not tolerate people who are behaving inappropriately. "There is no place in or on the BBC for those who are not prepared to live by our values, whoever they are. This is a time of transition for the industry, a reset, and the changes we are driving are overdue." During the release of the annual report, BBC chair Samir Shah revealed for the first time that several members of staff had been dismissed as a result of an independent review of workplace culture commissioned by the BBC. He said: "This is the first time we're going to say this publicly, several people have been dismissed as a result (of the review). But that, alongside the way the executive responded to the Banijay report into MasterChef yesterday, and I want audiences to feel confident that we are addressing these challenges. "Finally, at the same time as acknowledging and dealing with the things they've gone wrong, the BBC has delivered an outstanding range of content to licence." Davie later turned his attention to the Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary, after a review found it had breached the corporation's editorial guidelines on accuracy. The programme was removed from BBC iPlayer in February after it emerged that the child narrator, Abdullah, is the son of Ayman Alyazouri, who has worked as Hamas's deputy minister of agriculture. Davie added: "There was a breach of our editorial guidelines, there was no breach on impartiality and no evidence of any outside interest impact on the programme. "But there was a breach of accuracy, and that is not acceptable, so we are taking action to ensure proper accountability and we're taking immediate steps to stop a failing like this being repeated. "Despite this mistake, I do want to credit thousands of people across the BBC for delivering such brave impartial journalism despite immense challenges and very significant personal pressure. "Personally, I remain utterly committed to delivering impartial coverage without fear or favour. It is needed now more than ever in this polarising world."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
BBC salary list in full - with huge pay rises and unlikely name sat near top
The BBC has published the salaries of its highest-paid stars as part of its annual report - with some big changes amongst the top earners. Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who recently left the corporation was once again the top earner with a take home salary of £1.35million, followed by former Radio 2 breakfast host Zoe Ball with £515,000 despite being replaced on the Breakfast Show by Scott Mills. Match of the Day Host Alan Shearer was the third highest paid BBC star of the year, increasing his salary from the year before after covering the Euros last year. The former Newcastle star boosted his salary to almost half a million pounds with his punditry at the tournament. Radio host and political expert Nick Robinson also had a pay rise last year and Radio 2 host Vernon Kay joined the top 10 for the first time. Perhaps surprisingly BBC North America Editor Justin Webb also makes the top 10 with a salary of £365,000. The BBC's top earners: Gary Lineker £1,350,000-£1,354,999 (no change) Zoe Ball £515,000-£519,999 (down from £950,000-£954,999) Alan Shearer £440,000-445,000 (up from £380,000-£384,999) Greg James £425,000-£429,999 (up from £415,000-£419,999) Fiona Bruce £410,000-£414,999 (up from £405,000-£409,999) and Nick Robinson £410,000-£414,999 (Up from £345,000 and £349,000) Stephen Nolan £405,000-£409,999 (up from £400,000-£404,999) Laura Kuenssberg £395,000-£399,999 (up from £325,000-£329,999) Vernon Kay £390,000 - £394,999 (joined Radio 2 in May 2023) Justin Webb £365,000-£369,999 (up from £320,000-£324,999) Naga Munchetty £355,000-£359,999 (up from £345,000-£349,999) Scott Mills £355,000-£359,999 (up from £315,000 - £319,999) Last year, Vernon Kay made the list for the first time after joining BBC Radio 2. He replaced Ken Bruce and took home a whopping £320,000 from the corporation in his first year. Despite the impressive sum, his take-home pay was almost 20% less than what Ken earned in the previous year in the slot. Disgraced BBC News host Huw Edwards also remained on the list last year, as he came in third place with a wage of £475,000-£479,999 (up from £435,000-£439,999). He left the BBC after being named as the presenter at the centre of days of allegations and speculation regarding his private life. Edwards had been off-air since July 2023. BBC director general Tim Davie had to explain why he was still paid by the corporation. At the time, he said: "There was no settlement payment [for Huw], we have said that before. "Look, we're always trying to be very judicious with the spending of public money and no one wants to waste a pound. But what you're trying to do and from the onset of that affair, was tried to act proportionately, fairly, and navigate this appropriately. "I think that's what we did. And it ended up in the conclusion we will know, but I think we wouldn't have wasted money if we weren't doing the right thing." Some stars are not included in the list, like Michael McIntyre and Claudia Winkleman last year, as the salaries of talent paid via production companies are not published, including those who receive payments through BBC Studios.
