Vernon Kay shares throwback snaps for daughter Phoebe’s twenty second birthday that includes estranged spouse Tess Daly as they proceed to stay on good phrases after cut up

Vernon Kay has shared a plethora of sweet throwback snaps for daughter Phoebe’s 22nd birthday, featuring his estranged wife Tess Daly.

The couple announced their  split in May and last month the former Strictly host was pictured without her wedding ring at an event. 

And proving that the two were still on good terms, Vernon, 52, included a photo of Tess, 57, in her younger years as he paid tribute to their eldest daughter on Instagram on Friday. 

The radio presenter also uploaded a recent snap of himself and Phoebe at an NFL game, and a throwback of them in the past, as well as a cute image of Phoebe and younger sister Amber, 17, when they were very young.

Captioning his post, Vernon penned: ‘Happy Birthday @phoebeekay!!! Time flies!! A joy watching you become the woman you are!’ to which Tess replied writing: ‘Our baby.’

The former Strictly Come Dancing host herself took to Instagram to share a heartwarming message for her eldest child, as well as a selection of images of Phoebe and them together.

She also re-shared a post from Phoebe in which she showed off her presents and praised her loving family. 

Tess shared: ‘Happy Birthday to my beautiful Phoebe. I’m so incredibly proud of the kind, caring and beautiful soul you are. 

‘Your big heart and the love you show others make you truly special. Never stop shining, chasing your dreams and staying true to yourself. 

‘So lucky to be your mum and forever cheering you on. Love you more than words can say.’

It comes after Tess returned from the south of France where she holidayed with her ex Vernon and their daughters Phoebe and Amber, 17. 

Fans praised Tess and Vernon’s close friendship in the comments after they amicably announced their split five months ago.

‘Love that you’re all together, hope you’ve had an amazing time,’ one user wrote.

Georgia Toffolo also commended: ‘Love that you all stick together. So cool and inspirational.’

Tess captioned her fun-filled holiday album: ‘Last blast of South of France summer with the fam.’

In August, it was reported that Vernon has bought a property just 15 minutes away from his family home as he continues to work out his split from Tess.

The BBC Radio 2 DJ is still living with his ex-wife but is said to be preparing to move out into his new home down the road.

Sources say Vernon is keen to stay near ex-Strictly host Tess and their two daughters. 

The house, which is apparently worth £3million and includes a swimming pool and sprawling grounds, is undergoing renovations.

Vernon and Tess announced they were separating after 23 years of marriage in May but have remained friends.

In a joint announcement, the pair said they had reached a mutual agreement to go their separate ways.

They wrote: ‘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.

‘We will not be making any further public comments.’