Popular Strictly Come Dancing host and TV sensation Tess Daly has shared her views about what it feels like to be in her 50s. There are lots of wrinkle remarks in her discussion, and she openly talks about them.
Girl Power
Tess Daly; that’s one name you think of whenever you hear of Strictly Come Dancing . The star presenter continues to stun viewers with her love for the cameras. Speaking to The Sun , Tess said she was thankful to still be on the show and for the inclusiveness of women above 50 on television.
She said, “there are a lot of women in their 50s now on television, like me, Claud, and Davina [McCall] – a lot more than there used to be.”
Still Her Time To Shine
The ex-model also revealed that her time isn’t done on the show, and she will enjoy every moment of it. “When it feels like it’s time to go and hide, I will! But I enjoy myself too much to leave any time soon. I’m northern, and we’re pragmatic by nature. At this point, I’m grateful to still be healthy and working.”
It’s Wrinkle Season
In a candid discussion with The Sun , the 53-year-old presenter spoke about her appearance and how aging feels like for her. Acknowledging she’s no longer that young model from before, she says, “I’ve got wrinkles galore. You know when you look down at your iPhone, and the camera is open, and you go: ‘Oh, my god!’ I’m at that point.”
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Thankful To Be Where She Is
Instead of beating herself up about a natural phenomenon going on with her, Tess said she is thankful for a healthy life and a loving career she still has.
Her Self-Critic Inner Voice Talks
The mother of two young girls also admitted that she could sometimes be pretty critical of herself. When asked if she’s happy with what she sees in the mirror, she said, “No! I look in the mirror and think, ‘Oh no!’ most of the time. Like all of us, you have moments when you’ve scrubbed yourself up, put on a nice frock and high heels, and you think, ‘OK, let’s go.'”
Nose Complaints
Talking about one of her flaws, which she highlights, she revealed her nose hasn’t always been her best feature. Tess says she has hated her nose since she was 15 and explains why: “I broke it playing netball. I hate my profile. I’d love to change it, but I wouldn’t dare in case it just looked worse afterwards.”
She’s Okay With It
But she doesn’t let it steal her joy. For now, she’s focused on concentrating on the good stuff and her health. Also adding she wants to continue being strong and there for her kids — it’s her priority.
Her “Feel Good” Routine
While discussing her morning routines, Tess Daly mentions she sometimes does 10 minutes of stretching. A self-care technique she learned from her former co-presenter, Bruce Forsyth, to maintain flexibility and good health.
The Pressure Is Real
Speaking candidly about her early career as a model, she shared that there is an ongoing pressure within the industry for women to keep up an appearance that requires eating less.
No To Skipping Meals
Although the pressure persisted during her time, she admitted that dieting wasn’t an option for her because she was from a family that doesn’t skip meals. She said, “it was just sacrilegious, so that was ingrained in me.”
A Naïve Young Model
Tess recounts how naïve she was, as a new model in the industry, about the lifestyle of intentionally skipping meals practiced by her peers. She said, “I was around a lot of people who were depriving themselves of food because they felt they had to be thinner.”
Just A Little Of Both
She had to make compromises to grow and succeed as a model. After hearing opposing compliments about the need for dieting from her peers, she said she decided to take a “pinch of salt” from both decisions and acted on them.
Dieting Ain’t For Tess
Still on the diet conversation, Tess stated, “I’ve never dieted or counted calories. I’ve never overeaten, but I haven’t deprived myself, either. I saw a lot of unhappiness caused by diets.”
She’s Careful With Her Kids
Now, she’s teaching a healthy lifestyle practice to her children. The Strictly Come Dancing host said she is careful about discussing food with her daughters so they don’t get the wrong idea — she’s all about healthy practice.
Her Important Mom Role
Tess shares her wonderful two daughters, 18-year-old Phoebe and 13-year-old Amber, with her darling husband, Vernon Kay. She says about her children and being a mom, “for me, it’s my most important role – it’s what I am first and foremost. The first thing I think about in the morning and the last thing at night is my kids’ well-being – and I bet any parent would agree with me.”
Bye Bye Spirit
The TV presenter also admitted there’s an ever-growing pressure on kids today than before. She talks about how everything is documented these days and how her kids lack the same carefree spirit she had growing up. “We were allowed to make mistakes and learn from them, whereas everything they do is filmed. It’s a bit sad.”
Character Over Appearance
Being totally against the pressure of public image put on kids today, she’s all about letting her daughters know that the content of their character outweighs their appearance — go, mom Tess!
Protective Tess
As any parent would do, Tess Daly and her husband, Vernon Kay, are just trying to keep their kids safe from public eyes as they grow.
Upcoming Health Book
While she keeps pushing for more 50+ women to be on television, Tess is ready to share some of her knowledge on maintaining a healthy life. In her upcoming book, 4 Steps To A Happier, Healthier You , she will be showing readers and moms like herself how to keep their health and glow in check.
