Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have made a surprise family announcement in the wake of Tess’s final appearance on Strictly Come Dancing last month — and it involves their eldest daughter starting a new chapter across the Atlantic.
The TV power couple’s firstborn, Phoebe, 21, has revealed that she has temporarily relocated to New York, sharing a glimpse of her new life with followers on social media.
Phoebe, who is the spitting image of her famous mother, posted a snap from a stylish rooftop bar in the Big Apple to her Instagram Stories on Thursday (08.01.26). Although she appears to be enjoying the American lifestyle, the move is not believed to be permanent.
Captioning a view overlooking the Empire State Building and the surrounding Manhattan skyline, she wrote simply: “Home for a while..”
In her Instagram bio, Phoebe also hinted at her transatlantic shift, updating it to read: “Heyyyy LDN/NYC.”
Despite the intrigue surrounding her sudden change of scenery, Phoebe has yet to reveal the reason behind her move from London, leaving fans speculating over what prompted the decision.
Phoebe is the eldest daughter of Tess and Vernon, who also share 16-year-old Amber.
The update comes just weeks after Tess presented her final episode of Strictly Come Dancing, which aired on December 20, 2025.
Phoebe marked the emotional farewell by posting a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the glittering Strictly final on her Instagram feed. The images included moments with finalists Love Island star Amber Davies, 29, and social media personality George Clark, 26.
Sharing her pride in the long-running BBC show, Phoebe wrote in the caption: “Wow. What an incredible Strictly Come Dancing final last night.”
The episode saw former footballer Karen Carney, 38, crowned the 2025 champion alongside her professional partner Carlos Gu, 33 — bringing the curtain down on Tess Daly’s final season at the helm of the ballroom competition.
Sources now suggest the couple may be preparing to begin a brand-new chapter in the United States, with insiders claiming Tess and Vernon are quietly laying the groundwork for a fresh career move across the Atlantic.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
