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Vernon Kay begs wife Tess for forgiveness after sending sex texts to other women
Updated 08:11am on 10 Feb 2010TV presenter Vernon Kay branded himself "stupid" after admitting sending explicit texts to around five women.
Kay said he had "let down" his wife, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly, and their two young daughters.
The All Star Family Fortunes host told The Sun: "Tess is extremely upset about this and we're working through it."
Kay, who also presents a Saturday show on BBC Radio 1, added: "I've been an idiot and I've let my family down."
Kay said the text exchanges with friends or work colleagues would start off "pretty innocent" but developed into something more explicit.
The Beat The Star presenter denied having sex with anyone he had texted but admitted he had flirted while using the computer phone service Skype which allows users to see each other.
Kay, 35, told the newspaper he treated the messages as "harmless banter" but now realised his behaviour was not appropriate for a married man.
He pledged to halt his text habit and to do "whatever it takes to resolve the situation" with his wife.
Kay added: "I've got the most beautiful family and I'm embarrassed I've put them through this."
The former model was given his first presenting role with Channel 4 youth segment T4 in 2000.
The Bolton-born presenter married Daly, also a former model, in 2003 and their daughter Phoebe was born the following year.
Their second daughter, Amber, was born in May last year.
The couple worked together in 2007 on the BBC show Just The Two Of Us which saw celebrities performing duets with professional singers.
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Only 5?!
- Andrew, Isleworth, 17/09/2011 20:47
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What is wrong with you people?
He sent a few txts not started world war 3, get over it get a life.
He addmitted it started as harmless fun, have none of you just gone that step too far and regretted it?
Im suprised you have not put him against a wall and shot him the way you lot are ranting.
I agree with PJ Northampton.
- Thefatfairy, s, wales, 13/02/2010 22:45
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vernon needs to grow up and realise that he isn't such a sex symbol as he might think he is.If I were Tess I would never forgive him she is worth ten of him and he was just sorry that he got found out and should never again be trusted.
Jan,Hull
- Jan, hull, 10/02/2010 21:32
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Big deal, young, goodlooking bloke flirts, end off. I would be worried if my bloke didn't. Get over it.
- Tara, UK, 10/02/2010 18:49
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I agree with all the earlier negative comments regarding the irritating self loving vernon Kay........he is like a sugar coated smarmy younger version of bruce forsyth,but with only5% of his talent......overpaid prat.
- Jacob, Dumbed Down Britain., 10/02/2010 15:39
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Vernon Kay is not a GOOD PERFORMER on the box.He comes over as aself important big headed also ran .Hes probably paid an exaggerated salary to present what is a very low standard program and that has caused him to fancy his chances with the fair sex
- Alex Pomeroy, london, 10/02/2010 14:34
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I always thought Kay was gay !!!
- Jacob, Canterburied in debt, 10/02/2010 14:23
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Maybe Tess should get her own back by texting her colleagues. It would make Brucie's day.
- Kitty, London, 10/02/2010 14:19
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Aren't some men pathetic?
- Margaret, Knebworth UK, 10/02/2010 14:00
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Two more nobodies...no news day!
- Mark, London, 10/02/2010 13:53
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All the people who are interested in this "story" are brain-dead.
- Steve Green, London, 10/02/2010 12:57
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This is even more of a 'non-story' than Jordan.
- Paul H, London, 10/02/2010 12:47
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I have not laughed so much in my life, reading some of the posts on this article. Does this mean that if a man sends a Valentines' card to anyone other than his wife, then she has grounds for divorce!!!
Better yet, if a husband goes to a lapdance club then he better get ready to appear in the divorce courts???
Do me a favour, you girls need to wake up and realise that he did not commit adultery and did not have 'sexual relations' with any of the textees.
All Tess needs to do is give him the silent treatment for a while and start going out with her mates on friday nights and then her husband will no how it feels when the shoe is on the other foot.
Must b a slow news day today.
- Pj, Northampton, England, 10/02/2010 12:42
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Who is vernon Kay.
- Mary, London, 10/02/2010 12:05
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I totally agree, he knew what he was doing, all men are the same. Shame on you Vernon. Tess is such a beautiful woman, you don't deserve her!
- Sara, Middlesex, 10/02/2010 11:59
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I don't know him but Tess is one of the nicest down-to-earth people you could meet, shame on him for causing her grief!
- Laura, london, 10/02/2010 11:31
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He isn't a footballer, so he's safe from "public outrage"
- Barry, Welwyn England, 10/02/2010 11:27
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not so smug now are you!
- Bob, london, 10/02/2010 11:23
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I would suggest Mrs Kay sends Vernon a text message:
SEE U IN CRT LOSR
- James From Camden, London, 10/02/2010 10:41
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mmm..sounds like a publicity stunt to me!
- Raminder Bhalla, Northolt, 10/02/2010 09:49
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a talentless pair only employed because of their regional accents
- Anon, leicestershire, 10/02/2010 09:36
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What an absolute fool !! It goes to show, you can appear to have it all and still want more, stupid. I know no-one knows what goes on behind closed doors in a relationship, but they've always appeared happy and solid with 2 very young children, what a silly immature thing to do. I hope he thinks it was worth it ......
- Louise, Essex, 10/02/2010 09:35
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There was no need for him to brand himself ' stupid '
Those of us who immediately switch channels as soon as the dull-eyed, gurning idiot appears on our screens, reallised it years ago.
How does this oaf get so much tv exposure?
- Jargonaut, South London, 10/02/2010 09:27
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He knew what he was doing - he was sorry he was found out - serves him right if Tess kicks him out
- Marshy, London UK, 10/02/2010 08:39
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