Radio 2 star, Vernon Kay, is hoping his beloved Bolton Wanderers can bag a place in the Championship as they face Stockport in the League One play-offs13:43, 24 May 2026Updated 13:43, 24 May 2026Vernon Kay made a bold statement as he joined fans at Wembley Stadium today. The Radio 2 star, 52, who announced earlier this month that he and wife of 22 years, Tess Daly, 57, were splitting up, is in the capital to watch his beloved Bolton Wanderers.‌The team is hoping to bag a coveted spot in the Championship as they take on Stockport County in the League One play-offs. Talking about what the game means to him and his family, who are all Bolton Wanderers supporters, Vernon cut a sharp figure in a brown shirt and cream slacks - while still wearing his wedding ring - after fans were left reeling by the news that he and Tess had called it quits.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Telling Sky Sports that the whole of Bolton had been buoyed by the hope of reaching the lucrative Championship, he said: "For fans to remain and be faithful to Bolton Wanderers is really special. The football club drives the town. If the football club does well, Bolton is literally lit up."Responding to the interview posted on X, one fan said: "Vernon Kay gets it. Sticking with Bolton Wanderers — through bad years, lower leagues, and doubt — isn't blind faith. It's community. Today's final against Stockport means everything to that town."Despite sending the showbiz world into shock when they announced they were separating, Tess and Vernon's split has been called "showbiz's friendliest divorce" as they reportedly enter negotiations to divide their £6million fortune.‌The pair, who partied together with friends last weekend, announced their split earlier this month. After being married for more than 20 years, they shared a joint statement announcing that they had "amicably" decided to divorce. The BBC stars, who have two daughters together, said: "After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably."This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire for what is best for both of us. We remain great friends and most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority."‌"There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this transition together. We will not be making any further public comments. Tess and Vernon."A source has since said that the couple "won't need to battle" over their fortune and that their divorce will be "straight-forward". They claim that Vernon and Tess have been "clever" with their big BBC incomes and are individually well-off, meaning they don't need to fight over who gets what.Talking to the Daily Mail, they said: "Compared to the majority of showbiz splits, this is rather straight-forward."Article continues belowVernon is thought to be being paid £395,000 for his job on BBC Radio 2, making him one of the highest paid presenters there. Meanwhile, whilst she was the co-host of Strictly Come Dancing, Tess was said to be being paid around £400,000, which was added to by the income from her swimwear brand NAIA Beach.The pair also share a five-bedroom pad in Buckinghamshire, which is estimated to be worth £3million, after they bought it in 2004 for £1.18million. The property boasts a pool, gym, open plan conservatory kitchen and a dressing room, as well as room outdoors to house Tess' Shetland ponies, Honey and Willow.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.