Vernon Kay Net worth – From Radio To TV
If you keep up with British radio or TV, then Vernon Kay would be no stranger to you. Even if you don’t recognize his name or his face, you can probably recognize his voice as he brings us the latest hits on the radio. Nevertheless, radio broadcasting is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Vernon’s long career track record. He’s a pretty busy man. Which has left all of us wondering, just exactly how much is Vernon Kay’s net worth??
That’s what we’ll discover today, keep reading!
Vernon Kay net worth – Before fame
Before we find out his Vernon Kay’s net worth, let us first get to know him and get a glimpse of what he’s been up to so far.
Vernon Charles Kay was born on April 28th, 1974 which makes him 47 this year!
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Which also leads us to wonder – is Vernon Kay a vampire? He still looks the same as when he entered our TV screens!
Kay grew up in Bolton, Greater Manchester and went on to graduate at the Manchester Metropolitan University, majoring in Environmental Science.
But instead of a career in his field of study, Vernon took advantage of his striking good for a career in modeling.
Vernon Kay’s career in a glimpse
Vernon’s first TV gig began in 1998 co-hosting for Channel 5’s The Mag.
Then from 2000 to 2005, he presented on Channel 4’s T4.
After that, he also went on to present a number of television shows for ITV such as the game show All Star Family Fortunes, Beat the Star, and The Whole 19 Yards.
With his model features, hilarious remarks and candid commentaries, Vernon Kay was born for this role!
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In 2004, Vernon began hosting his own BBC Radio 1 show. That same year, the All Star Family Fortunes host also hosted Celebrities Under Pressure on ITV.
Then finally at the end of last year, we received the best Christmas present ever – Vernon Kay joining I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Together with other celebrities like Shane Richie and Sir Mo Farah.
Although for last year’s season due to the Coronavirus outbreak and travel restrictions, the show had to be filmed at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, Wales.
It was still a hit nonetheless! (Definitely a must-watch if you enjoy celebrities and creepy crawlies)
Impressively, Vernon finished the show in third place!
Vernon Kay net worth
Now that you’ve got a bird’s eye view of Vernon Kay’s impressive career, can you guess his net worth?
Vernon Kay is currently worth a whopping £2 million!
At 47 years old, there’s no stopping the celeb star especially with his wife Tess Daly by his side!
And yes! You probably know Tess as the stunning host of Strictly Come Dancing.
With combined forces, Vernon and Tess are known as the golden couple of English television as they are often seen looking shiny and dapper in the media.
Not to mention, their combined net worth also makes them one of the richest couples on television!
According to recent financial statements reported by The Sun, the couple’s combined profits net worth adds up to around £6 million!
Vernon Kay and Tess Daly
Vernon and Tess have been together since 2001 and tied the knot on 12th September, 2003. Together they have two daughters Phoebe and Amber who are 16 and 11 years old.
Talking about the first time they met, Vernon gushed:
“It was all quite immediate, really, because we instantly had such a blast together.”
“I couldn’t imagine having more fun with anyone else. It was pretty explosive, I tell you.”
Their beautiful yet low key ceremony was held in Vernon’s hometown, at St Mary’s Church in Horwich.
Tess glittered and glowed in an elegant strapless wedding dress, Jimmy Choo stilettos, completed with a tiara and veil. She looked fit for a queen!
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To match his gorgeous bride, Vernon wore a white suit by Alexandre Savile Row with a striking pink shirt and nude patterned tie.
Among famous guests who attended the wedding include Brian Dowling and TV presenter June Sarpong.
Vernon Kay today
Today, Vernon and Tess share a luxurious home in Buckinghamshire together with their two daughters where they’ve spent lockdown together.
We know this because both Vernon and Tess occasionally shares snippets of their life on social media! You can follow them both on Instagram at
While Vernon and Tess look blissfully happy together, their relationship had its own fair share of ups and downs.
In 2010, former Celebrity Big Brother star and model Rhian Sugden made claims that she regrets being involved in a texting scandal with Vernon.
See how it all went down on Channel 4’s documentary Page Three: The Naked Truth.
To which Vernon responded with a personal apology to Tess on his Radio 1 show:
“Tess is extremely upset about this and we’re working through it.”
“But in some ways I’m glad this story has come out. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.”
“I knew it was getting silly. I’m never going to do it again and hopefully I can clear the slate clean and start again.”