What Is Tess Daly Doing Now

So, you’re wondering what Tess Daly is doing now? Let me pour you a cuppa, put our feet up, and have a proper natter about the woman who’s been our Saturday night TV BFF for—gulp—over two decades. If you think she’s just counting down to the next Strictly Come Dancing live show, you’re in for a treat. Tess is busier than a sequin in a tumble dryer.

First, the obvious: yes, she’s still the queen of the glitterball. Alongside Claudia Winkleman, Tess is the calm, smiling anchor of the BBC’s biggest juggernaut. But here’s the kicker—she’s not just a presenter anymore. She’s evolved. Think of her as a lifestyle guru with a mic. She’s just launched a new fashion edit with a high-street brand, and I’m not kidding when I say her collection of cashmere knits and “work from home but look like a boss” pieces has sold out twice. Your wardrobe wants her approval, frankly.

But wait, there's more. Tess has also become a bit of a wellness whisperer. Her Instagram stories aren’t just backstage selfies with gurning celebs (though, bless, those are gold). She’s sharing her morning routine: cold-pressed juices, Pilates that would make my spine cry, and a skin-care regime that involves more steps than a Paso Doble. She even released a podcast episode where she interviewed a sleep scientist. Yes, Tess Daly is out here teaching us how to nap properly. I’m not mad; I’m impressed.

And the family stuff? She’s mum to two daughters, Phoebe and Amber, who are now teenagers. Which means Tess is currently navigating the joy of driving a teen to gigs, dealing with sullen door-slamming, and being the coolest mum on the school run—all while looking like she’s just stepped out of a John Lewis advert. She’s also been spotted renovating her Cheshire home. Word on the street (okay, just her Instagram captions) is she’s obsessed with farrow & ball paint colours and choosing the perfect garden bench. Let’s be real: her DIY has way more aesthetic appeal than mine.

Tess Daly is back on Strictly Come Dancing for Christmas but this time

Oh, and one more thing: she’s quietly become a devoted dog mum. Her cocker spaniel, Bumble, has more outfits than I do and a dedicated hashtag. Honestly, Tess’s life is like a very fancy, very British version of a Hallmark movie—only with more glitter, less snow, and a husband (the stunningly handsome Vernon Kay) who occasionally pops up to make terrible puns.

So there you have it. Tess Daly is presenting, styling, stretching, parenting, painting, and snuggling her way through life with that signature Cheshire-cat grin. And honestly? If that’s what “now” looks like, sign me up. She’s proof that you can grow older in the spotlight without losing your sparkle—just polish it a bit more. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to buy a cashmere jumper and book a Pilates class. Tess would approve.