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Who is Tess Daly and what is her net worth?


TESS Daly has been brightening up our autumn and winter weekends with her bubbly personality since Strictly Come Dancing launched in 2004.

Since her rise to fame, the popular presenter has also boosted her bank balance considerably.

Who is Tess Daly?

Tess Daly was born Helen Daly on April 27, 1969, in Stockport, Cheshire, and grew up in Derbyshire.

The 53-year-old dog lover and mum-of-two lives in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire, with husband Vernon Kay.

She has a younger sister called Karen, who Tess was out shopping with when she was spotted by a modelling headhunter, at the age of 18.

Her modelling saw her live in many countries and she was based in Paris and New York for five years each.

 Tess Daly is a TV presenter best known for hosting Strictly Come Dancing

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Tess Daly is a TV presenter best known for hosting Strictly Come DancingCredit: Rex Features

She appeared in two Duran Duran videos and even stripped nude for a music video by band The Beloved.

Tess also has an impressive 807K followers (as of August 2022) on her Instagram handle @tessdaly.

Tess began presenting BBC One’s dance contest Strictly back in 2004, and was joined by co-host Bruce Forsyth for ten years.

Then in 2014 he retired from the programme to be replaced by Claudia Winkleman, who remains as Tess’ partner to this day.

What is Tess Daly’s net worth?

Tess has amassed a HUGE fortune since her time the spotlight.

She has a reported net worth of around £3M.

Her annual income is reportedly £1M a year – this is through her work for the BBC, plus her commercial ventures.

What TV shows has Tess hosted?

After being encouraged by an American pal, Tess began interviewing celebs during red carpet events in the late 90s.

She sent a tape as an audition for Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast in 2000 and this led her to host their Find Me A Model competition.

After she landed hosting roles on Make Me A Supermodel, SMTV Live and Back To Reality, before bagging her Strictly Come Dancing gig in 2004.

Also, Tess has fronted BBC’s Children In Need.

Does Tess Daly have any children?

Tess has two children with husband Vernon Kay, who is five years her junior.

The happy couple began dating in 2001 when he was hosting T4, and then married in 2003 in Horwich, near Vernon’s native Bolton.

The pair are parents to Phoebe, 17 (born 2004), and Amber,11 (born 2009).

Becoming TV’s golden couple, they presented BBC singing competition Just The Two Of Us from 2006 to 2007.





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