Tess Daly’s lookalike daughter Phoebe poses with dad Vernon Kay as they give glimpse inside their six-bed mansion
TESS Daly’s lookalike daughter Phoebe has given a glimpse inside her parents’ six-bed mansion with dad Vernon Kay.
The father and daughter are working together on a new campaign for EE – giving a sneak peek into how they’re tackling the festive season’s hosting duties.
New pictures and video show the bonded pair in their huge kitchen with an impressive island and beautiful chandelier.
Their adorable dog Mickey makes a cameo appearance in the advert – as Vernon prepares to make Christmas as stress-free and fun as possible.
Ahead of his family celebrations in between performing in Wycombe’s Christmas pantomime, Aladdin, Vernon told The Sun: “We’re all actually really looking forward to sitting around and playing games this Christmas.
“One of the games we play on the Xbox is called Drawful and it’s bit of a modern take on Pictionary.
“With me and Tess, we’ve made sure the kids feel that no conversation is kind of off the table so when it comes to discussing stuff, they’re really good.
“Sometimes it takes a while, but we do talk about all kinds of things and I think technology is a big one because you can get really sucked up into the vacuum cleaner that is the digital world.
“You’ve got to maintain that connection of reality so we do encourage them to to go out and and play and take up sports, like Phoebe is has taken up golf, which is a joy for me.
“Outdoor activities are really, really important, but I think you’ve really got to embrace the digital world and I think having better connectivities is really important.”
In new behind-the-scenes footage, Vernon and his daughter Phoebe showcase how tech, powered by EE’s WiFi 7, keeps Christmas hosting stress-free.
From entertaining guests and streaming holiday classics to online shopping and staying on top of work Vernon Kay said: “Christmas hosting is no small feat, but with EE’s upgrade, the stress melts away and makes everything just work better,” says Vernon.
“It’s all about staying connected – to family, to fun, and to the things that make Christmas together magical.”
EE uncovers the nation’s connected Christmas habits
Why Wi-Fi matters this Christmas:
- 21% of adults confess to using Wi-Fi strength as a deciding factor when choosing which relative’s home to visit for Christmas
- 18% of Brits reveal they used AI apps such as Chat GPT, Google Gemini and Galaxy AI to recommend gift ideas for their friends and family this year
- 29% of Brits depend on online recipes on Christmas day, with poor connectivity cited as a recipe for disaster
- 23% of Brits admit that they rely on online video guides to learn how to wrap presents properly
- 44% of Brits plan to stream a Christmas blockbuster movie or boxset series on Christmas day as they look to get their festive fix
- 30% of Brits build a family Christmas playlist together designed to keep the whole household happy