Vernon Kay, 51, showcases his new look as he embraces his greying hair following a trip to the barbers

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Vernon Kay embraced his greying hair following a trip to the barbers on Friday. 

The 51-year-old Radio 2 presenter shared a happy selfie on Instagram, revealing his fresh, shorter haircut.

He shared a photo of himself smiling in a casual black hoodie, captioning it ‘New Lid!!’ Fans commented that the change made him look years younger.

Fans were thrilled with his new look and flooded the comments section with positive reactions. They wrote things like ‘Looks cool Vern,’ ‘Looks good big man,’ ‘Embrace the grey, it really suits you,’ ‘Omg, it’s fierce!’ and ‘It’s taken years off you!’

Vernon recently responded angrily to those who said he’s too old to be going to nightclubs.

The celebrity DJ, who’s been performing for more than 20 years, gets annoyed when people tell him he’s too old to go clubbing.

This news follows Tess Daly, Vernon Kay’s wife, expressing her own excitement for what’s next. At 56, she feels like she’s beginning a fresh start after she and Claudia Winkleman finished their time hosting Strictly Come Dancing.

The longtime host of a popular BBC Saturday night program noted that women over 50 are now enjoying successful careers, unlike previous generations who often slowed down or retired around that age.

In a recent interview with Top Sante magazine, she shared that she’s noticing many women her age doing really well and enjoying life.

I’m noticing a really inspiring trend with the women around me – so many are hitting their stride and accomplishing amazing things, both personally and professionally. It’s fantastic to see, and I’m also witnessing a lot of people bravely pursuing completely new career paths. It feels like a time of real growth and reinvention for everyone I know!

As her previous co-host prepares to debut a new Friday night talk show this spring, Tess has started her own venture: an activewear brand called Naia Active, created with her friend Gayle Lawton.

It seems like people are now embracing a ‘second act’ in life, shifting away from traditional retirement. Unlike previous generations who often thought about slowing down, almost everyone I know is continuing to pursue new things and stay active.

Actually, they’re blossoming. They’re finding new creative outlets both at work and in their personal lives, and they’re having fun exploring different aspects of themselves.

The veteran presenter, a mother of two daughters – Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16 – believes a fresh wave of female empowerment is emerging for women in their middle years.

I recently started a business with a friend, and I’m really proud of it. It feels like more and more women are embracing new opportunities in midlife, and I think that’s fantastic.

She encouraged other women her age who feel creatively inspired to pursue their passions, emphasizing that they are the only ones who can bring their ideas to life.

Tess believes that if you’re healthy and motivated to try something new, you should go for it. Following your instincts can lead to incredibly rewarding experiences, even if it’s a small personal goal.

I’ve always followed my instincts and pursued things I’m passionate about, because I know opportunities won’t just fall into my lap. I have to go after them myself.

As someone passionate about wellness, I’ve always believed in the incredible healing potential of food. One of my go-to strategies for feeling my best is simple: I add a handful of seeds and nuts to every meal. It’s an easy way to boost my fiber and protein, keeping me satisfied and energized throughout the day.

She emphasizes that eating a wide variety of colorful foods is essential for good health. She also likes to cook extra vegetables so she has leftovers for the next day.

Claudia and Tess finished their last episode on December 20th, following their announcement two months prior that they would both be leaving the show.

They unexpectedly announced in October that they would be leaving their roles together, calling their time hosting the show a ‘dream.’ They explained that they had always planned to leave as a pair and felt the moment was right.

We’re so excited for the rest of this incredible series, and we want to express our huge gratitude to the BBC and everyone involved in making the show. They’re a fantastic team, and we’ll truly miss working with them every day.

It’ll be sad when we finally stop saying ‘keep dancing,’ but we’ll still say it to each other—maybe just in comfy clothes at home, with pizza.

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2026-02-06 15:06