Tess Daly revealed if Vernon Kay would do Strictly before her shock exit

Every time a sequin-smothered, spray-tanned celebrity glides down the staircase on Strictly Come Dancing, I imagine, with an evil glint in my eye, how marvellously mortifying it would be if one of them were to trip and tumble. So, it is somewhat karmic when I almost go flying at the feet of Tess Daly.

Upon arrival at the chic central London location for our interview, I lose my footing on the steps towards the cosy snug area where Tess, wearing a fab-u-lous Barbie-pink power suit, awaits. Thankfully avoiding a full-blown stack, I assure the presenter that I am absolutely fine as she leads me to the sofa.

‘I’ve been talking for three hours. I am now chewing my words,’ Tess begins, nibbling on a biscuit. She’s here to discuss her ongoing partnership with Vitabiotics Wellwoman, the country’