Vernon Kay 'buys £3million house near family home after finally moving out following Tess Daly split'

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Vernon Kay has reportedly purchased a new property 15 minutes away from his family home with Tess Daly and their two daughters, almost three months after the couple announced their split.

Kay, 52, and Daly, 57, released a joint statement in May that shocked fans as they said they had made the decision to “separate amicably”.

Since then, the BBC Radio 2 presenter has been living with his ex-wife in their family home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, with their daughters, Phoebe Elizabeth Kay, 22, and Amber Isabella Kay, 17.

Kay is reportedly keen to live close to Tess and their two daughters Instagram However, The Sun has quoted sources as saying Kay is preparing to move to his new house, which has reportedly cost him £3 million and is located very close to the family home.

A source told the newspaper that the new property will mean “he can stay close to their girls, which is something important to both him and Tess”.

“He's having renovations done and will move out when the house is ready. Tess is supporting him with the move,” they added.

“It's going to be very strange for them after living together for over two decades, so they're both treating the situation with care and respect.”

The couple’s separation comes after 22 years of marriage . Their bombshell statement read: “After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.

“This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire of what is best for both of us. We remain great friends and, most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.

“There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together.

The couple remained living together after their announcement Instagram Last week, in light of the split, fans paid closer attention to an interview Kay did with The Times one month before the announcement as it appeared to hint that a “change” had occurred within his relationship with the former Strictly presenter.

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Kay discussed watching his children grow up, now that his eldest daughter Phoebe was studying in New York.