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Vernon Kay pays emotional tribute to Tess Daly for final live Strictly show

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Vernon Kay issues emotional statement on Tess Daly’s Strictly exit

Vernon Kay paid tribute to Tess Daly ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing host's final live show on Saturday (20 December).

The presenter, 56, and her co-host Claudia Winkleman announced in October that they would be leaving the BBC dancing competition after more than a decade co-hosting the main show together.

It has not been confirmed who will replace the pair.

Daly and Winkleman's last appearance as a presenting duo on the show will be in the pre-recorded festive special airing on Christmas Day.

Addressing his wife’s final day, Kay said: “I can't say too much because I'm going to get really emotional, but it's been an amazing 21 years.”

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