THE REAL ME: 'I refuse to stay IN THE PAST'

TV presenter Tess Daly, 54, lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband Vernon Kay and their two daughters

- ARIANA LONGSON

What are you like in the morning?

I literally can't wait to have that first cup of tea. I'm not really a coffee person so it's all about a good old builder's brew. I'm a morning person, I think because there's always loads to do. Particularly as a parent, the to-do list is never done, so when I'm up, I'm ready to seize the day.

What's your worst habit?

I think my daughters would probably tell you that it's biting off my split ends in the car. I know it's so disgusting, but I find it quite comforting. It's nasty for everybody else who's observing it, but for me, I'm kind of like, 'What's the problem?' But I guess it is pretty gross. Apologies!

What makes you happy?

Precious family time together. As a working mum, I've always tried to seek out that balance because it's the eternal juggling act. But it's what makes me happiest, being with the family, having Sunday lunch and playing Uno.

What scares you most in life?