Vernon Kay says it's 'really difficult' as he talks live Strictly mishap involving wife Tess DalyStrictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly was at the centre of an off-camera issue on the first live show of the series last weekend, which saw fans call for her to be replacedView Image Vernon Kay responded to a blip in Saturday's live Strictly performance (Image: Shane Anthony Sinclair/BAFTA/Getty Images )Vernon Kay has spoken about a mishap involving his wife Tess Daly during Saturday's opening live Strictly Come Dancing episode of the series. ‌Speaking on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning programme in conversation with Sara Cox, Vernon Kay remarked: "We've done our fair share of live tele, and live tele is really difficult because anything can go wrong at any time. Raising the mishap, Sara interjected: "Are you talking about La Voix as well on Saturday night? ‌Posting on platform X, one demanded Tess be substituted by La Voix as a host for next year's series. Another agreed: "2026 needs to see La Voix taking over from Tess presenting.