Helen Skelton announces heartbreaking split amid claims husband is 'seeing younger woman'

Helen Skelton reportedly hired a "private investigator" after she started to become suspicious of her husband Richie Myler's behaviour before their break-up.The Countryfile presenter, 38, had been happily married for nearly nine years, and shares three children with the Leeds Rhinos rugby player. But in an Instagram story last month, the star announced the pair had called it quits and Richie, 31, had decided to "move out" of the family home.

Helen Skelton reportedly hired a private investigator after she became suspicious about her husband Richie Myler’s behaviour in their marriage.The 38-year-old Countryfile presenter revealed her relationship with the Leeds Rhinos rugby star had come to an end after nine years of marriage last month.Last week, it emerged the sportsman had already started a new relationship just weeks after his marriage came to an end with a new woman – 32-year-old Stephanie Thirkill.But it is thought the TV presenter suspected her husband had been cheating on her after she employed a private investigator to help her uncover the truth, according to The Sun.It is understood that the mum-of-three has since contacted Stephanie’s estranged husband Richard Sugden – who lives in the heart of Harrogate in North Yorkshire – to compare notes and build a timeline of the new couple’s scandalous relationship.It is understood earlier in the evening, Stephanie – the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, who is worth an eye-watering £175million - had asked for a photograph with the couple, which they obliged.However, the new couple continue to insist their relationship only started after Richie split from the former Blue Peter star.Now a close pal to the TV star has told the outlet how the doting mum hired the private eye to help her work out what was amiss in their nine-year marriage.The close pal explained: “She felt something was amiss in her relationship with Richie.“Hiring a private investigator was the last thing she wanted to do, but she was left with no choice as she needed to know the truth.”They added: “She has since reached out to Stephanie’s ex to help each other communicate over the situation.“Emotions are running high and the most

COUNTRYFILE presenter Helen Skelton hired a private investigator after she became suspicious about her husband Richie Myler’s behaviour. The TV star, 38, revealed on social media last month the Leeds Rhinos rugby ace, 31, had left her after nine years together.

Helen Skelton may be best known as a Blue Peter presenter or fronting Countryfile but she could be set to take to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.The 38-year-old appeared on the Christmas Special back in 2012 alongside professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev, with the pair scoring an impressive 37 out of 40.It comes just weeks after Helen confirmed her eight-year marriage to Richie Myler had come to an end, with reports suggesting Richie has moved on with the daughter of Leeds Rhino's president, Andrew Thirkhill.Now, a decade on from her brief stint, the presenter has hinted that should the call come through, it would be incredibly difficult to not sign on the dotted line.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Helen previously said: "It's one of those shows I think that is such a, you know, in terms of a telly gig, it’s the biggest and the best."[It has] a fantastic makeup team, a fantastic costume team and a fantastic lighting team."The mum-of-two added: "I think anybody who works in telly would find it very difficult how to say no to it."While many Brits will have hailed Helen as their inspiration growing up having seen her embark on several gruelling Blue Peter tasks, she explained she "wrestles" with the term of being hailed an inspiration.Helen explained: "I think my job has always been to entertain and inform."You know, that's the kind of motto of Blue Peter and that was my first big network show, so I kind of always stick with that and I'm very lucky that I've worked with some really good fun programmes and projects and informing and entertaining is what it's all about."I think people are so emotive and have been engaged in environmental issues, that It wouldn't have been my ambition to tell people what they

Helen Skelton has landed herself a new job presenting Channel 4's Super League, just weeks after announcing her shock split from her pro player husband Richie Myler.The Countryfile presenter, 38, who was left "bewildered" by the breakdown of her nine-year marriage, will front the coverage of the rugby show in June.This comes after just days after the it was reported that Richie, 31, is reportedly dating Leeds Rhinos' President Andrew Thirkill's daughter and has "jetted abroad" with the 31 year old. According to the MailOnline, the rugby player started dating the millionaire's daughter in the wake of the breakdown of his marriage - which came just four months after he and Helen welcomed their first daughter, a baby girl named Elsie Kate, who is the youngest sibling to their sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Helen Skelton has made a return to Instagram without her wedding ring, as she posted her first video on her story since splitting from Richie Myler. The Countryfile star, 38, took to her Instagram story to share a video of a partnership to help her followers save money on their energy bills.

HELEN Skelton returned to Instagram last night without her wedding ring after it was revealed her husband Richie Myler has a girlfriend. BBC star Helen, 38, revealed last week that Leeds Rhinos star Richie, 31, had left her after nine years of marriage.

Helen Skelton has returned to Instagram without her wedding ring, a week after announcing her split from her husband of eight years, Richie Myler.The Countryfile star, 38, made the comeback yesterday where she addressed her fans while holding a cup of tea in her kitchen, after it was claimed her estranged Leeds Rhino player husband, 31, has "gone abroad" with his new girlfriend.The mother of three was filming an advert for Smart Energy GB, a non-profit, government-back campaign to encourage people to use smart meters in their homes as a way of monitoring their energy consumption.Helen looked her usual chipper self as she sipped a cup of team while discussing the campaign.The Cumbria-native wore her blond tresses in a high ponytail away from her face as she spoke to her followers.She wore a brown and white striped top and accessorised with a pair of gold earrings and a delicate gold chain.Helen wore a soft smokey eye and a natural face of makeup for the clip.She appeared to be in her kitchen as fashionable teal cupboards and a gold sink with a marble splashback could be seen behind her.As she gripped her mug, it was apparent the star's wedding ring was nowhere to be seen.It comes as Countryfile viewers noticed her absence from the show's most recent episode last week.Additionally, Helen's estranged husband rugby player Richie is said to have "jetted off abroad with his new love interest.Last Monday, Helen broke the news of the heartbreaking split with her social media followers and confirmed Richie had "left the family home".But now sources close to the TV star have claimed that the sportsman went back to pick up his passport ahead of his break with his "new love interest."An insider claimed: “He said he was going on

Helen Skelton has returned to Instagram without her wedding ring. Last month, the Countryfile presenter sadly announced the news she and her husband of eight years, Richie Myler, 31, had decided to part ways, with him moving out of the family home and reportedly beginning a new relationship.The 38 year old was seen without her ring as she posted an ad on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening. Speaking to the camera, television presenter Helen was without her ring as she clutched her mug while promoting smart meters and spoke of the importance of saving energy in her kitchen.

Helen Skelton took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening to share a new video with fans.MORE: Helen Skelton details 'terrifying' birth experience without husband Richie MylerThe Countryfile star reached out to fans seeking advice on their household budgets since the energy price cap increased. WATCH: Helen Skelton films the reality of raising three childrenBut viewers couldn't help but notice that the mum-of-three had chosen to remove her wedding ring in light of her split from husband Richie Myler just a few weeks ago.READ: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementMORE: Helen Skelton breaks silence following split from husband Richie MylerHelen, 38. appeared in good spirits in the video, which was filmed in the kitchen of the family home.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has appeared on Instagram without her wedding ring after splitting from her rugby player husband. Helen and Richie Myler have parted ways four months after the pair welcomed their third child, Elsie Kate.

Helen Skelton's ex husband Richie Myler is reportedly dating his "rugby club boss's daughter" following his split from the presenter.The 38 year old Countryfile presenter sadly announced the news she and Richie, who had been married for eight years, had decided to part ways and he moved out of the family home. Now 31 year old Leeds Rhinos rugby player Richie has reportedly embarked on a new relationship with the Leeds Rhinos club President's daughter Stephanie Thirkill, 32.

Helen Skelton has been snapped outside her home just days after she announced that she and her husband rugby player Richie Myler had split after 9 years.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, 38, announced her eight-year marriage with husband Richie Myler, 31, had come to an end, it's been revealed that the rugby professional has now started a fresh relationship with 32-year-old Stephanie Thirkill. What’s interesting about this new romance, is that Thirkill is the daughter of the president of the Leeds Rhinos club; the team which he plays for. Skelton's short statement said she was "very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

Helen Skelton's husband Richie Myler, 31, is now dating the daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos rugby team, which he plays for. This comes just one week after Countryfile star Helen Skelton announced the end of their eight year marriage.Their marriage was over just four months after they welcomed their third child and first daughter, Elsie, into the world.Helen and Richie also share sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four, together.

Countryfile's Helen Sketon, 38, was seen out over the bank holiday weekend before the latest revelations about her ex, Richie Myler. Helen's former partner Richie, 31, is said to be in a relationship with the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club, which he himself plays for. According to Mail Online, Richie is dating 32 year old Stephanie Thirkill, who he’s reportedly already living with, just weeks after moving out of his family home with Helen.

Helen Skelton has been missing from the latest episode of BBC One's Countryfile, which comes just days after she announced she and estranged husband Richie Myler had split up. The former couple had been married for eight years when they decided to call it quits, and share three children together. Former Blue Peter presenter Helen wasn’t seen on Sunday's episode of Countryfile, Leeds Live reports.The 38 year old presenter revealed her Leeds rugby player husband, 31, had moved out of the family home in a recent Instagram story, and has also been seen without her wedding ring in the days since.

COUNTRYFILE host Helen Skelton’s pals claim her husband has gone on holiday with his new love — days after their marriage failed. Rugby League star Richie Myler, 31, who has three children with Helen, 38, is believed to be “riding out the storm” with the businesswoman.

HELEN Skelton did not appear on this week’s Countryfile amid news of her recent break up. The 38-year-old is one of the presenters who fronts the show, but on Sunday evening Anita Rani took the helm.

Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler has reportedly "jetted off with his new love interest" following his split with the Countryfile star. It comes after Helen, 38, was absent from this week's Countryfile episode following the news of her split from Leeds Rhino rugby player Richie, 31, after eight years of marriage.Last Monday Helen broke the news of the heartbreaking split with her social media followers and confirmed Richie had "left the family home".But now sources close to the TV star have claimed that the sportsman went back to pick up his passport ahead of his break with his "new love interest."An insider claimed: “He said he was going on holiday."It’s thought he’s taken his new missus so they can be out of the public eye."They went on to claim that the former Blue Peter presenter is doing well, adding that mutual friends of the former couple think she's been treated "appallingly".“Helen’s holding it together well, which is admirable given she was blindsided by his new relationship," they claimed to The Sun.It comes days after it was reported that the rugby player has started a relationship with a "younger, successful businesswoman."The same publication told how the pair are "in the early stages of a relationship."Just days after the heartbreaking news was announced, Countryfile viewers were saddened to see that the Cumbria-native was missing from the most recent episode as they issued their support for the star.Sunday's programme was led by Adam Henson and Anita Rani as viewers noticed Helen's absence.One fan suggested: "Turned on Countryfile to see Helen after this week but she's not on it.She must be taking some time to herself, the poor woman."Another wrote: "My heart goes out to Helen.

Helen Skelton, 38, was notably absent from this week's episode of Countryfile - which aired just days after it was revealed that her husband had reportedly moved on with another woman. The 38-year-old has been a presenter on the BBC show since 2014, but Sunday’s episode (May 1) was led by Adam Henson and Anita Rani.Last week (April 25), the presenter announced that she had split from her husband of nine years, Richie Myler.Helen's separation with the Leeds Rhinos rugby player comes four months after the pair welcomed their third child, Elsie Kate - the couple also share two sons, Ernie, six, and Louis, four.It has now been claimed that since their marriage broke down, the 31-year-old has already embarked on a new romance with a young businesswoman.The Sun reported that Richie, 31, has seen her several times recently.