BBC Strictly's Tess Daly shares rare photos of eldest daughter as she celebrates her 18th birthday - and she's her 'double'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has celebrated her eldest daughter's 18th birthday by posting a batch of rare photos. Tess, 53, shared pictures of birthday girl Phoebe as she marked her special day.

The TV presenter, who has two daughters with husband Vernon Kay, asked: "Where did the time go? Our little Phoebe is 18 today! wishing you the happiest birthday!" One recent photo showed Phoebe holding their adorable puppy and another showed her beaming on holiday in a red outfit.

A sweet throwback picture showed her being cradled by Tess and Vernon as a newborn and another showed a younger Phoebe in a pink dress with her proud mum and dad. Tess added: "We are so proud of you and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you. Love you to the moon & back."

READ MORE: BBC Strictly chaos as Motsi Mabuse's 'chair explodes' as she's swept away by Fleur East's sizzling routine

The best wishes came pouring in with Tess' co-host Claudia Winkelman cheering: "Happy happy happy birthday Phoebe." Strictly pro dancer Dianne Buswell posted a stream of love heart eye emojis. Amy Dowden told her: "Happy birthday Phoebe xxxxx" and Gorka Marquez exclaimed: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Fans told Tess how much she and Phoebe look alike. charlotte.king.9066 said: "Wow so like you @tessdaly happy birthday Phoebe." judithann.maxwell commented: "My goodness the expression ‘two peas in a pod’ comes to mind! Happy Birthday."

emwilkie4 gasped: "Wow Tess she is your double." And juliebates737 wrote: "She is just like you Tess xxx" Tess and This Morning and Radio 2 presenter Vernon, from Bolton, also have a 13-year-old daughter Amber.

The couple shunned the traditional showbiz wedding in 2003 by marrying in a local church before driving off in a camper