Strictly presenter posted the snap on her husband's Instagram - which she's running while he's away. He's currently in Gwrych Castle for the ITV production, which is set to conclude in just over two weeks.
The throwback photo however shows a younger Vernon visiting the local area on a family holiday. It's understood to feature the TV star with his aunt and uncle along the West Shore in Llandudno.
Tess said in the post that it's "as if he's been prepping all this time," later adding that she "loves" the area. Her husband previously revealed to North Wales Live that his relatives live in the Conwy seaside town.
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