Vernon Kay opens up about This Morning's hefty pay package while working Bank Holiday

Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner and, according to Vernon Kay, Tess Daly is loving being its host more than ever. Tess has been presenting the show since 2004, first alongside Sir Bruce Forsyth and now co-presenting with Claudia Winkleman. The 53-year-old has seen many celebs waltz and tango across the famous Strictly dancefloor over the years, from politicians to movie stars.

The star then shared a collection of clips from his life with Derrina, 31, as they smiled alongside his son Ethan, 13, who Simon shared with Gemma.Fellow presenters Dan Walker, Vernon Kay and Jenni Falconer congratulated the star on his announcement. Simon found love with Derrina two years after Gemma's death and they got married in 2021 at Norwich Cathedral. The former Blue Peter presenter went on to share a picture of himself looking happy on his wedding day as he walked with his now-wife down the aisle. Guests attending the wedding included former Blue Peter presenters and CBBS hosts. He still speaks openly about his late wife’s death. The pair married in 2005 at which time they gave birth to son Ethan. Gemma studied at the University of Sheffield before she went on to work at the Electoral Commission. Ethan was eight at the time of her death.In April 2018, Simon announced that he would be taking a break from his job at Sky Sports to spend more time with him.That same year he appeared on This Morning to describe the time he was forced to tell his son his mother had died – leaving Holly Willoughby in tears.He told Holly and Philip Schofield: "I think I woke up every one [in the hospital] as I screamed. I screamed to God saying: 'Why have you left my son without my mum?'"I got home [afterwards] and grabbed him and looked deep into his brown eyes and said: 'They couldn't make mummy better'."You can't dress it up.

This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes has revealed she was left "close to tears" after her baby son was told to "shut up" on a flight. The singer-turned-presenter, 33, recalled the incident on the ITV show alongside co-host Vernon Kay in a discussion about adult-only flights during the segment This Morning's View. When asked whether there should be child-free journeys, the mum-of-three shared a bad experience she'd had on a plane while her little boy Blake was teething.

Vernon Kay has wowed fans of ITV's This Morning as he whipped out some impressive breakdancing moves. On Friday, Vernon and co-host Rochelle Humes welcomed US singer Deniece Williams into the studio to perform her much-loved hit 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', which was released in 1984.

Vernon Kay has given a little bit of insight into what his home life is like before and during Strictly Come Dancing thanks to wife Tess Daly. The presenter is currently gearing up for the 20th series of BBC One dance contest.

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are already proud parents to two daughters, Phoebe, 17, and Amber, 13, but there's another 'baby' in their household that also fills them with joy.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing 2022: all the celebrities confirmed to take partVernon revealed that his family are huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing – which Tess has fronted since it began in 2004 – and they even see the BBC One show as a "third child". "We love Strictly in our house," Vernon said. "It's like our third child. WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing's most amazing perfect 40 dances"Tess started the show in its infancy — its first ever series when it was just a wee baby. Then we had our first baby and subsequently we had Amber, so we've grown up with it as like a family member."He added to The Sun: "It sleeps for the majority of the year, but come August when they start prepping outfits and talking about contestants, that's when that baby comes alive."READ: Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special date revealed - and here's how you can win ticketsSEE: Tess Daly stuns in flirty mini summer dress as she gushes about husband Vernon KayVernon is extremely proud of his wife and her Strictly accomplishments and revealed she hopes to co-host the show well into her eighties, just like Sir Bruce Forsyth who hosted the show with her until he was 86.Tess now co-hosts with Claudia Winkleman who took over from Bruce following his departure in 2014, and Vernon was full of praise for the game-changing female duo.

Gwyneth Paltrow gets regular blood tests to monitor her health as she prepares to turn 50. The 'Sliding Doors' star has written a candid message to subscribers to her Goop lifestyle brand newsletter admitting she has become much more health conscious as she gets older and now regularly has "blood work" done to collect information about vitamin levels, blood sugar and inflammation. In her post, she wrote:"I notice that the older I get, the more drawn I am toward monitoring my health, doing blood work, and collecting data about inflammation levels, blood sugar levels, sleep, vitamins, etc.

Rochelle Humes subtly corrected Idris Elba when he made an awkward mistake about her husband when he appeared on This Morning. The actor appeared live on Friday's edition of the ITV daytime show (September 2) to chat to the presenter and her co-host Vernon Kay.

Vernon Kay has been back on hosting duties on This Morning this week. But on Friday (September 2) it was time for the Bolton-born TV star to wrap up his time on the ITV daytime show alongside Rochelle Humes.

We’re loving Holly Willoughby’s Wylde Moon blog because we’re getting some great insights into the This Morning presenter’s beauty regime. Her hairstylist, Ciler Peksah, is also a regular contributor to the blog and gives some excellent advice and hair hacks.This week Ciler gave us a little insight into an overnight trick that Holly uses to keep her coloured hair looking and feeling its best. Shared on Wylde Moon’s Instagram page, the story reads: “Using an empty spray bottle, mix half of your favourite conditioner or hair mask with 10 pumps of hair oil (not serum) and top up with enough water to activate the spray.

This Morning fans were left in stitches after presenter Vernon Kay swooned over a video of a man riding a horse.Vernon hosted the show with co-star Rochelle Humes and the topic of conversation turned to a viral video shot at Warwick Castle.The clip showed a hunky horse rider dressed in armour as he rode on his steed, hair flowing out behind him as he recorded himself from above.READ MORE: This Morning's Vernon left red-faced after co-star Rochelle's racy 'bum' blunderThe short video recently went viral and Rochelle told viewers that it has now been viewed over one million times.This Morning then cut back to the studio where Vernon could be seen looking infatuated with the rider.He held his hand on his chest and pulled a goofy face to show that he was impressed with his skills as Rochelle told viewers about the sportsman.Rochelle joked that she was having a good day as they'd had Idris Elba on earlier too, before Gyles Brandreth poked fun at himself and Vernon over their appearances.One fan was over the moon that Vernon was on the show and tweeted: "Need Vernon to be on This Morning more often. Fun, funny, love his clothing style and a regular nice guy."Another wrote: "Think This Morning have finally found the perfect presenting pairing with Vernon and Rochelle."Rochelle recently left Vernon cringing after he made an on-air blunder.They spoke to the TV chef Tom Kerridge who told them that he was making a "self saucing" pudding.Rochelle said: "Self-saucing? That sounds posh!"Tom then clarified: "It sounds like it might be undercooked, but don't worry, it's not.

Phillip Schofield has detailed a concern he has ahead of returning to This Morning next week. The presenter took to Instagram to share a glimpse at his early reunion with co-host Holly Willoughby. It has been several weeks since the pair have been seen together after temporarily saying goodbye to the ITV daytime show.

Holly Willoughby, 41, is no stranger to a candid photo, and on Thursday she showed off her natural beauty as she posed alongside Phillip Schofield ahead of their return to This Morning.MORE: Holly Willoughby reveals family first and why it's 'so exciting'The presenting duo will return to screens on Monday morning after enjoying a summer break from the show. In the snap, taken in Holly's £3million West London home, the pair looked closer than ever and are beaming from ear-to-ear.WATCH: This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby spark reaction as they get cosy on TV Captioning the sweet snap, the mother-of-three wrote: "Well look who came over for a play date before school starts… See you on Monday @schofe @thismorning … I’ve missed you!!!!! Can’t wait to see you all!!!!"READ: Holly Willoughby shows off her tan as she prepares to return to This MorningSEE: This Morning's Holly Willoughby shares support for co-star Alison Hammond in heartwarming postFans were delighted to learn of their return and left gushing messages in the comments section.

Rochelle Humes candidly admitted that she felt a 'deep shame' when growing up during her latest appearance on This Morning. The singer-turned-presenter has been back as the main host of the ITV daytime programme this week alongside Vernon Kay.

Holly Willoughby has shared a sweet snap cuddling her son Chester as he prepares to head back to school. In the photo shared on the This Morning presenter’s Instagram page on Thursday 1 September, Holly went makeup-less for a selfie with her seven year old son while wearing pyjamas.

Holly Willoughby went au natural as she 'soaked up' the last of her summer break and the school holidays. The This Morning presenter is set to return to hosting duties on the ITV daytime show on Monday (September 5) alongside Phillip Schofield.

This Morning star Rochelle Humes has recalled being "close to tears" on an aeroplane after a stranger told her baby son to "shut up".The presenter opened up on the incident on the ITV programme alongside co-host Vernon Kay, during a segment on adult-only flights.Rochelle shares her three children - daughters Alaia-Mai, nine, and Valentina, five, one-year-old son Blake - with husband Marvin.READ MORE: This Morning's Vernon left red-faced after co-star Rochelle's racy 'bum' blunderWhile discussing the topic, the mum-of-three shared her own experience after flying with her teething son. She told the panel: "Before I had children I was in that camp, although it didn't really bother me.

This Morning got off to a rocky start on Thursday (September 1) when host Rochelle Humes made a racy-sounding admission on air.ITV presenter Rochelle had only just gone live to the nation when she burst out with a bum-related remark that sounded very cheeky indeed.It left her poor co-host Vernon Kay cringing on camera as he was desperate to move on with the programme.READ MORE: Phillip Schofield confirms his This Morning return as he enjoys 'summer vibes'It was just minutes into the broadcast with Rochelle and Vernon telling viewers about what they could expect from Thursday's programme.They had just introduced their latest cooking segment with TV chef Tom Kerridge involving a self-saucing chocolate pudding.Rochelle had asked: "Self-saucing? That sounds posh!" before Tom clarified: "It sounds like it might be undercooked, but don't worry, it's not. It's just gooey in the bottom.But then the former Saturdays singer told everyone: "We love a gooey bottom!", rendering Vernon red-faced with its raunchy connotations.She burst out laughing before regretting the remark, saying: "That sounded better before it got delivered.

Holly Willoughby looked glowing as she posed for a selfie in the sun ahead of returning to This Morning.The 41-year-old presenter was back at the helm of the ITV programme on Monday (September 5) following a lengthy break.And it appears the TV star is well and truly rested if her latest snap is anything to go by.READ MORE:Holly Willoughby ditches makeup and poses in nothing but a towel for dazzling snapIn the shot, Holly is seen beaming towards the camera in nude swimwear, with a straw hat resting on her chest.Showing off her bronzed skin, the host also donned a pair of black sunglasses as her dampened blonde locks were tied into space buns.Posting the snap to her brand Wylde Moon on Wednesday, Holly shared: "In despair with dry, sun-damaged hair? @cilerpeksah_hairstylist shares her hot summer tip for overnight beautiful hydrated hair."Using an empty spray bottle, mix half of your favourite conditioner or hair mask with 10 pumps of hair oil (not serum) and top up with enough water to activate the spray.