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Vernon Kay recalled the moment his wife Tess Daly gave him a dig in his arm as he cracked jokes with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

During Monday's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, the presenter, 47, entertained his fellow campmates when he revealed he was invited to Chequers during the politician's leadership.

The host admitted that while broadcaster Tess, 51, was left irritated by his humour, he and Tony, 67, surprisingly bonded over Lightsabers.

© Provided by Daily Mail Unlikely guests: Vernon Kay recalled when his wife Tess Daly gave him a dig in his arm as he cracked jokes with ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair during Monday's I'm A Celebrity

Vernon was inspired to reflect on the formal dinner after the camp commented on the full moon which illuminated North Wales' Gwrych Castle.

Inside the stunning farmhouse Vernon Kay has been isolating in ahead of I'm A Celeb

Radio presenter Vernon Kay has been isolating away from his wife Tess Daly and two daughters in a spacious farmhouse.The radio DJ, 46, has spent the past couple of weeks staying in a mansion in Anglesey, an island off the north-west coast of Wales.

Vernon Kay revealed how he proposed to wife Tess Daly on Saturday's episode of I ' m A Celebrity . The presenter, 46, recalled how he planned a secret Talking to his campmates about one of his happiest memories, Vernon said: 'I think it was when I proposed to Tess. On Christmas Day it was, it

I ' m A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly 'are staying at £1000-a-WEEK cottage complete with a huge kitchen and plush lounge I ' m A Celebrity 2020 : Vernon Kay reveals wife Tess Daly gave him a dig in his arm as he cracked jokes with Tony Blair during surprise trip to Chequers .

During the gathering with the Strictly star, Tony, his wife Cherie and Lord and Lady Sainsbury, the media personality touched on when the former Labour leader complimented the dark sky.

The TV star shared: 'I didn’t even look, I just went, ''yeah Tony, I know, I know, I…'', before making a cheeky wolf noise.

© Provided by Daily Mail Fun times: The presenter, 47, admitted that while broadcaster Tess (pictured in March), 51, was left irritated by his humour, he and the politician, 67, surprisingly bonded over Lightsabers

© Provided by Daily Mail Come inside... The host entertained his fellow campmates when he revealed he was invited to Chequers during his leadership (pictured with his wife Cherie at the country house in 2006)

When asked if the businessman was amused by his antics, Vernon - who knocked back a few glasses of wine - admitted that he was a fan, but his long-time partner Tess was left unimpressed.

Vernon Kay's I'm A Celeb stint is 'good for his marriage to Tess Daly' following sexting scandal

Vernon Kay has headed into the castle for this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and sources tell new magazine that it could be the "best thing" for his marriage to Tess Daly. Insiders close to the couple have told new magazine that Tess, 51, has everything crossed that Vernon’s rumoured £250,000 deal could see him being crowned King of the Castle, leading to more TV work in the future.

Moments later, Vernon Kay , 46, revealed the camp had found itself with a 'phantom dribbler' as he ended up joking that the culprit was Shane. Vernon also recalled the moment his wife Tess Daly gave him a dig in his arm as he cracked Share or comment on this article: I ' m A Celebrity 2020

Vernon Kay revealed how he proposed to wife Tess Daly on Saturday's episode of I ' m A Celebrity . The presenter, 46, recalled how he planned a secret Talking to his campmates about one of his happiest memories, Vernon said: ‘I think it was when I proposed to Tess. On Christmas Day it was, it

The Splash star also explained how barrister Cherie, 66, showed the guests around their former country house, which was filled with historic paintings and gifts from other countries.

Vernon added that they saw some swords used by Oliver Cromwell as Tony claimed he knew how to use the weapons following a Lightsaber tutorial with Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson.

Talking in the Telegraph, the former model said: 'You just think big decisions have been made in these rooms...

I'm A Celeb: Bev calls Splash! 'stupid' forgetting Vernon used to host

The Coronation Street star, 63, accidentally 'put her foot in it' when she she badmouthed the former ITV reality show without realising Vernon, 46, used to host it. Talking around the camp fire, conversation got onto Splash!, which saw Olympic diver Tom Daley teach a group of celebrities how to dive. © Provided by Daily Mail Oh dear! Beverley Callard was left humiliated on Tuesday's episode of I'm A Celebrity after she called Vernon Kay's axed show Splash! 'stupid' The ITV reality series was hosted by Vernon and Gabby Logan yet it was unfortunately axed in 2014 after just two series.

Faith: Tony Blair has now spoken of how he reads the Koran every day. He was notoriously reluctant to discuss religion while Prime Minister, with his chief spin doctor Tess Daly admits she 'welled up' when Vernon Kay broke down in tears after Beverly Callard gave him her spa treatment on I ' m A Celebrity .

Vernon Kay is best known for his TV and radio roles, including All-Star Family Fortunes. I ’ m A Celebrity ’s Vernon Kay has Giovanna Fletcher swooning as he recalls renewing his vows with Tess Daly.

'Then Tess Daly from Strictly Come Dancing and Vernon Kay from Family Fortunes walk in.'

Corrie star Beverley Callard appeared impressed by his anecdote as she said: 'You just don’t expect that in Chequers do you, I want to go.'

Vernon and Tess share daughters Phoebe, 16, and Amber, 11, who have been expressing their pride at their father's stint throughout the series.

© Provided by Daily Mail Family first: The couple share daughters Phoebe, 16, and Amber, 11, who have been expressing their pride at their father's stint throughout the series (pictured together)