Vernon Kay

Vernon Kay to front sports show

TV Gossip

9 May 2012

Vernon Kay is to host a new sports entertainment show. The 38-year-old presenter will front 'Let's Get Gold', a three-episode series on consecutive nights this summer, and he thinks it is a perfect tie-in for the forthcoming London Olympics. He…

Vernon Kay takes tips from Bruce

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19 Dec 2011

Vernon Kay got Sir Bruce Forsyth's "blessing" to take over 'Play Your Cards Right'. The TV host will present the new version of the gameshow - which originally ran between 1980 and 2003 - when it returns to TV screens and wanted to make sure Bruce…

Tess Daly wants to present with Vernon

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10 Oct 2011

Tess Daly wants to present a TV show with husband Vernon Kay. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' host - who has been married to Vernon for eight years - is keen to work with the 'Family Fortunes' star on a new project because she thinks there is a need for…

Vernon Kay to host Through The Keyhole

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15 Jul 2011

Vernon Kay has signed up to host a new version of 'Through The Keyhole'. The 'All-Star Family Fortunes' presenter is set to team up with chat show host Paul O' Grady for the series, in which he will take on the role made famous by Loyd Grossman and…

TOWIE stars to appear on All-Star Family Fortunes

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24 Jun 2011

The cast of 'The Only Way Is Essex' are to appear on 'All-Star Family Fortunes'. Mark Wright, James 'Arg' Argent, Joey Essex, Amy Childs and Mark's 73-year-old grandmother Nanny Pat have already filmed an upcoming episode of the ITV1 game show…

Vernon Kay dropped from 'crazy' show

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31 Mar 2011

Vernon Kay has pulled out of a new TV show because it was too "crazy". The 'Family Fortunes' star was due to co-host 'Sing If You Can' with Stacey Solomon but after filming a pilot for the programme - which will feature celebrities including…

Vernon Kay 'not suitable for Strictly Come Dancing'

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18 Mar 2011

Craig Revel Horwood doesn't think Vernon Kay will be a suitable replacement for Bruce Forsyth on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The famously acid-tongued judge believes if the 82-year-old TV veteran permanently quits the BBC One show, Vernon - who has been…

Got To Dance winners want to teach Vernon Kay

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1 Mar 2011

'Got To Dance' winners Chris and Wes are keen to teach TV host Vernon Kay a few moves. The street dance duo - who won the Sky1 show last night (27.02.11) - explained they were thrilled to have gained the support of the star during the course of the…

Chris and Wes win Got To Dance

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28 Feb 2011

Double act Chris and Wes won Sky1's 'Got To Dance' last night, scooping a £250,000 prize. Street dance duo Chris Donnelly and Wes Clack - branded the "Ant and Dec of dance" by host Davina McCall - triumphed over seven other acts in the live final…

Bruce Forsyth's Strictly job is safe

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4 Feb 2011

Bruce Forsyth has been told his job presenting 'Strictly Come Dancing' is safe by the boss of BBC One. Speculation had been growing the 83-year-old entertainer was set to be replaced on the show, with his co-host Tess Daly's husband Vernon Kay and…

Bruce Forsyth gives Vernon Kay Strictly blessing

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28 Jan 2011

Bruce Forsyth has given Vernon Kay his blessing to take over as 'Strictly Come Dancing' presenter. The 82-year-old TV veteran - who currently co-hosts the BBC One show alongside Vernon's wife Tess Daly - thinks while the 'All-Star Family Fortunes…

Vernon Kay eyes Strictly job

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25 Jan 2011

Vernon Kay is "desperate" to take over from Bruce Forsyth on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 36-year-old TV presenter - whose wife Tess Daly fronts the BBC One show alongside the veteran host - is reportedly reluctant to sign a new deal with ITV1's…

Vernon Kay's ITV gameshow axed

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14 Dec 2010

Vernon Kay's ITV gameshow 'The Whole 19 Yards' has been axed after just one series. The TV host's Saturday night series was scrapped by bosses after the 36-year-old star - who is married to 'Strictly Come Dancing' presenter Tess Daly - said he wanted…

Vernon Kay's dangerous dog

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13 May 2010

Vernon Kay's pet dog almost caused him to be crushed by a herd of cows. The TV host - who lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife Tess Daly and their daughters Phoebe, five, and 11-month-old Amber - narrowly avoided serious injury after his naughty…

Vernon Kay signs $1m US deal

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30 Apr 2010

Vernon Kay has signed a $1 million deal to host a prime time US game show. The presenter - who hosts 'Family Fortunes' in the UK, among other projects - will front 'The Six' for network ABC, seeing off competition from several American presenters…

Vernon Kay poised to sign £2m ITV deal

27 Jul 2007

Vernon Kay has landed a £2 million deal with ITV1 to front a chat show which will rival Channel 4’s popular Paul O’Grady show. The former model pitched ideas for the 5pm slot to ITV bosses, with his show expected to include chat, comedy and music. Kay…