Phoebe Kay, daughter of Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, wows in holiday snaps from the Bahamas — fans say she’s her mum’s double!
The world of British television is still reeling from the shock departure of long-standing Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
However, the focus of the Daly-Kay family spotlight has temporarily shifted to a more glamorous setting: the beaches of the Bahamas, where the couple’s eldest daughter, Phoebe Kay, is celebrating her recent 21st birthday.
Phoebe Kay has captured attention in a series of sun-drenched holiday snaps, with observers immediately noting her striking resemblance to her 56-year-old mother, Tess Daly.
The 21-year-old, who is currently studying film production and splitting her time between London and Dubai, shared a captivating “recap of Island paradise” on her social media.
The images showcase a stunning resemblance to the Strictly presenter, from her radiant smile to her natural elegance.
In the photos, Phoebe is seen enjoying the idyllic scenery of the golden sandy beaches, showcasing a variety of fashionable beach attire, including denim shorts paired with a chic black crop top.
Her adventurous spirit was also on display as she enjoyed an ocean dip and was photographed holding a starfish and interacting with the famous swimming pigs of the Bahamas.
The getaway comes shortly after Phoebe’s milestone 21st birthday celebration. Earlier this month, the family celebrated, with proud father and Radio 2 host Vernon Kay taking to Instagram to share snaps of his daughter looking elegant in a shimmering silver dress, demonstrating the strong, supportive bond within the family unit.
Phoebe’s glamorous trip provides a temporary distraction from the ongoing buzz surrounding her mother’s professional life.
Last week, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their joint decision to step down from Strictly Come Dancing at the end of the current series, sharing a synchronized exit video on Instagram that left BBC bosses “blindsided.”
The presenting duo—who made history in 2014 as the first all-female primetime hosting pair—later appeared visibly emotional and “teary” as they opened the first live show following their announcement.
Their final appearance is slated for the show’s highly anticipated Christmas Day special.
Sources revealed that the departure was planned privately, with the hosts deciding to “walk away together” after both felt it was “their time to go.” The timing of the mid-series announcement was reportedly engineered to prevent their exit from overshadowing the eventual winner.
The news of the hosts’ departure arrives amidst a challenging period for the long-running BBC show. Strictly Come Dancing has been grappling with a string of recent internal scandals and the external pressure of “plummeting viewing figures” and perceived “underwhelming” celebrity line-ups.
While the show remains a cornerstone of the BBC’s schedule, industry speculation was so intense earlier this year that betting giants were even offering odds on the series potentially ending.
Tess Daly, who originally co-hosted the main show with the late Sir Bruce Forsyth since 2004, reflected on her tenure in her official statement, calling Strictly “about joy, celebration, and bringing people together,” and paying heartfelt tribute to her co-host, Claudia Winkleman, describing her as “one of a kind.” Winkleman, who co-hosted the spin-off It Takes Two before joining Daly on the main show, echoed the sentiment, calling their partnership “the greatest relationship of my career.”
As the series moves towards a dramatic conclusion, the focus remains on the celebrated TV careers of Daly and Winkleman, contrasted sharply by the carefree, sunshine-filled break of a new generation: Phoebe Kay, who is truly proving to be her mother’s radiant lookalike.