Entertainment Tess Daly shares tribute to I'm A Celeb's Vernon Kay as he comes third

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He came in third place during I'm A Celebrity's live finale on Friday, narrowly missing out on being crowned the King of the Castle.

And as Vernon Kay's departure was announced, his wife Tess Daly shared a heartfelt tribute to her husband, declaring: 'He's made us beyond proud!'

Upon his exit, the presenter, 46, admitted he's achieved his goal of 'making his girls' proud, and insisted third place exceeded his expectations.

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Vernon was the first to leave the camp during Friday's final - which took place in Gwrych Castle in North Wales for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic - leaving Jordan North and Giovanna Fletcher in contention for the crown.

Tess Daly shares unseen photo with Vernon Kay – and they look so in love

Tess Daly confessed she's missing her husband Vernon Kay while he's on I'm a Celebrity

STRICTLY Come Dancing' s Tess Daly was left crying as her husband Vernon Kay made the I ' m A Celebrity … The hunk impressed I ' m A Celeb fans tonight as he took on the Celebrity CycloneCredit: Rex Tess and Vernon have been married since 2003 and share two daughters

Worried: Tess Daly has spoken about her concerns over her husband Vernon ' s Kay ' s stint in the They miss him , they haven't seen him for four and a half weeks now because they were isolating for She chatted to Lorraine about her husband Vernon Kay ' s stint on I ' m A Celebrity , wearing the bright

His wife Tess, 51, gushed over the announcement as she took to her Instagram Stories to share a screengrab from the last FaceTime conversation they had before he went into camp three weeks ago.

Shortly afterwards, the Strictly Come Dancing host shared a collage photograph from her husband's Instagram account, and accompanied it with a gushing caption.

She wrote: 'LOVE YOU VERN What a rollercoaster... he went in wanting to make us proud, and he made us beyond proud!!

'He's a winner in our eyes and we're just chuffed to have him home! But that cashmere blanket's going straight in the wash... [laughing face emojis]'

I'm a Celebrity's Vernon Kay reduces Tess Daly to tears for this adorable reason

Tess Daly was reduced to tears after watching her husband Vernon Kay cry on Wednesday's I'm a Celebrity

On BBC' s flagship dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman arrive at the final looking spectacular.

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'Huge congratulations to @mrsgifletcher and a massive thank YOU for posting, voting, phoning and cheering him on all the way... the support has been overwhelming, we are stunned and so grateful xxx.'

Speaking after his exit, Vernon told show hosts Ant and Dec: '[I'm] ecstatic. I'm over the moon to be in third place. It's been an awesome camp, and [ecstatic] is the best word to describe it. It's been well and truly awesome.'

Asked if he feels like he's achieved his goal of making his wife and daughters Phoebe and Amber proud, the TV star admitted: 'Yeh I really do. I think, third place for me is more than my expectations.

© Provided by Daily Mail Excited! Tess shared a screengrab to Instagram from the last FaceTime conversation they had before he went into camp three weeks ago as she got excited about speaking to him again

'It's been phenomenal. It really has. I genuinely I think I'm going to take stuff out of that camp and really use it for the rest of my life.'

Tess Daly continues to pine for Vernon Kay with sweet throwback photo

Tess Daly has made no secret of how much she misses husband Vernon Kay while he's in I'm a Celebrity

Tess Daly paid tribute to her late Strictly Come Dancing co-host, Bruce Forsyth, as theStrictly Come Dancing picked up Best Talent Show on the evening.

Love: Tess Daly was supported by her husband Vernon Kay as she celebrated the launch of her new homeware range, Tess Daly Home, at west London' s White City House on Thursday. The TV personality cut a glamorous figure in a form-fitting one-shoulder champagne pink dress, which she

The Family Fortunes host admitted he was surprised to have made it all the way to the final, especially after the shock departure of Shane Richie on Thursday.

When asked if he was surprised by his place, he said: 'Yeah, I am actually. There were some real strong characters in there.

'As we saw last night, that was a real shock that Shane left. That's why I was like, "No way!", it was a real shock.

'He'd been that guy who propped up the morale in camp, he'd always been there with a joke, and all that means something when you're in there.

© Provided by Daily Mail Ecstatic! Speaking after his exit, Vernon told show hosts Ant and Dec: '[I'm] ecstatic. I'm over the moon to be in third place. It's been an awesome camp!'

'We've had a lot of dips, and to be lifted up by him playing that role has been brilliant.'

Venon added: 'We said today this is it this is the show, big tick, completed it, I’ve done every day!'

Offering advice to other celebrities yet to take part, he said: 'It was everything and more it really was everything and more, and I think if anyone gets asked to do it in the future don't even hesitate!'

I'm A Celeb's Vernon Kay is sent sweet letter from Tess and daughters

Victoria Derbyshire read out the touching note, which revealed that the radio star's family were very proud of him and came with some giant chocolate buttons. © Provided by Daily Mail So sweet:  Vernon Kay received a touching letter from wife Tess Daly and their two daughters Phoebe, 16, and Amber, 11, during Sunday's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The father-of-two appeared very pleased with his letter and gift as the camp all shared their tokens together.

Once out of the running, Vernon confessed he would love to see BBC Radio 1 DJ Jordan crowned King of the Castle.

© Provided by Daily Mail Emotional: Teary-eyed, Vernon told his wife Tess Daly and their daughters Phoebe and Amber: 'Tess I love you baby, forever and ever, and girls I hope I made you proud' before his exit

He revealed: 'They've both played real significant individual roles, they really have. Gi's been there for everyone, but for the journey, for what he was and now what he is, Jordan [should win].'

After it was revealed he had come in third, Vernon hugged his competitors and said: 'Well done you two, I've had the best time, you've been awesome.'

After Shane Richie's departure on Thursday, the trio were in shock as they said goodbye to the EastEnders star.

Vernon said he was in 'complete and utter shock' with the result, and added: 'He's been a top bloke. It means the world for me that I'm in the final. I'm flabbergasted.

Growing teary-eyed, he told his wife Tess Daly and their daughters Phoebe and Amber: 'Tess I love you baby, forever and ever, and girls I hope I made you proud.'