Fans gushed over a sweet snap shared by Tess Daly as she celebrated a major milestone for husband Vernon Kay. The Strictly host took to Instagram to post a photo of the beaming couple enjoying an evening out together.

The Stockport-born star was marking Vernon reaching 100 shows in his new role as mid-morning host on BBC Radio 2, a job he took over from Ken Bruce in May. She captioned the post: "Congrats on 100 shows to @vernonkay @bbcradio2".

Followers were thrilled to see her message - and all had the same thing to say about Vernon's new job. They were also flooded with compliments calling them a "lovely couple".

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@oldolive said: "A breath of fresh air in a morning needs to be on air longer" while @lainien74 said: "I agree, Vernon is like a breathe of fresh air , people saying he wouldn't be able to live up to Ken Bruce....I'm sorry but he's so funny and charismatic ...I just love him."

@joyruddock2 said: "I have got so used Vernon now, it's as if he's always been there" and @big_dave1971 called him "the best thing that has happened to Radio 2 in years". He added: "Vernon Kay your 100% funny n play the best music well done n keep it up !!! Looking at the wifey your have no problem there."

@janhamnett said: "Beautiful pic of you both! Congratulations Vernon on a great show!" and @lucyccnolan commented: "You are a complete legend @vernonkay. We love you and look forward to brightening our mornings week day. Keep doing what you’re doing."

@ruthburns56 is another of Vernon's legion of fans, saying: "He’s the best. Makes my mornings at work a joy" and @gemma.ryan.775 wrote: "He has really brightened our mornings, total star and hilarious x"

@anniearmitage said: "Congratulations Vernon! You both look 30 something!" and @simonjcashmore10 wrote: "A breath of fresh air, brilliant broadcaster. Ken who?"

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess, 54, and Vernon, 49, tied the knot in his hometown of Horwich 20 years ago. They now have two daughters, Amber, 13 and their eldest Phoebe, who had a big birthday earlier this week.

The proud parents shared then and now photos to mark her big day - leaving fans in shock that they were now the proud parents of a 19-year-old.

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