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How Vernon Kay fought back from sexting scandal – from public apology to wife Tess Daly, heartbreaking promise and fresh texts to Rhian Sugden years later

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are a beloved showbiz couple - but their love story was once rocked by a shock sexting scandal

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are a beloved showbiz couple – but their love story was once rocked by a shock sexting scandal. In an open letter to Tess in The Sun, Rhian wrote: “I deeply regret creating a friendship with Vernon and allowing him to continue speaking to me the way he did. Vernon was quick to speak out on the situation, revealing he did send messages to Rhian but Strictly host Tess was fully aware of the content.

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