Tess Daly and Vernon Kay shocked fans after announcing they had ended their marriage after 23 years together.
But after the news broke, many people began to notice that there had been signs of calm for a while.
The couple shared a joint statement saying the decision was made with care and mutual respect.
They, however, also said that they will continue to support their daughters, Phoebe and Amber, together as parents.
In recent months, fans have noticed small changes in their family life.
Their eldest daughter, Phoebe, recently spent time apart with both parents after returning from New York.
She was seen having rooftop drinks with Vernon in London, while Tess later shared photos of a lazy day with her daughter in the park.
People also pointed out changes on social media, Tess and Vernon stopped posting photos of happy couples together like before.
Even during a recent vacation, the two shared separate photos and avoided showing themselves clearly online.
At the same time, their lives also seemed to be moving in different directions.
Tess previously reportedly wanted to travel more and enjoy new experiences after leaving Strictly Come Dancing, while Vernon continued to focus on his radio work.
Now, fans feel that signs of their split have been quietly building for months behind the scenes.
