Vernon Kay apologizes after receiving numerous messages from viewers of The One Show expressing disappointment about his recent appearance. During his BBC Radio 2 show, Vernon shared that many people contacted him regarding his choice not to wear baggy jeans on The One Show, which he hosted the previous night. This stemmed from his admission on Radio 2 that he faced criticism for a fashion faux pas.
Despite the backlash, Vernon stood by his decision to wear the contentious trousers, which he bought during a shopping trip in Central London with his daughter. While supporting his wife, Tess Daly, on Strictly Come Dancing, Vernon faced ridicule for his outfit choice at the studios.
Responding to the feedback, Vernon explained that The One Show’s attire guidelines did not allow for jeans, so he opted for corduroy trousers instead. He emphasized the show’s formal nature and its status as the BBC’s flagship evening program.
When a listener named Rach expressed missing the baggy trousers, Vernon acknowledged the sentiment but stood by his choice. Reflecting on the incident, Vernon shared his disappointment over the mixed reactions to his fashion statement, including Tess Daly’s suggestion to part ways with the jeans.
Despite the criticism, Vernon maintained his fondness for the jeans, jokingly mentioning the risk of being blown away in them due to windy conditions.