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Vernon Kay Marks Daughter Phoebe’s 21st With Rare Family Photo as Reports Point to Variety Club Silver Heart Award

Reports say he will be recognised at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards this weekend for his contribution to radio.

Overview

  • The BBC Radio 2 presenter, 51, shared an Instagram tribute for Phoebe’s 21st birthday, calling her “the best any parent could ask for.”
  • Tess Daly posted her own message calling the birthday “what a milestone,” as famous friends including Claudia Winkleman and Eamonn Holmes sent congratulations.
  • Multiple outlets report Kay is set to receive the 2025 Silver Heart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Radio on Sunday night.
  • Kay fronts Radio 2’s weekday mid-morning show after succeeding Ken Bruce in 2023, following earlier spells at Radio 1, Radio X and a return to the BBC in 2021.
  • The Daily Mail reports the Londoner Hotel will host the charity gala led by Mark Wright and Katie Piper, with Vanessa Williams also due to be honoured.