Helen Skelton holidayed without estranged husband Richie Myler days before split news

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.

Ulrika Jonsson has offered up her sympathies for TV star Helen Skelton after it was announced she'd split from her husband Richard Myler.The shocking split comes just four months after the Countryfile star welcomed her third child with Richard into the world - beautiful baby Elsie Kate.Helen and rugby star Richard also share two other children together Ernie, six, and Louis, four.The Sun recently reported that Richard had already "started a romance" with a new woman, with the pair now thought to have jetted off on a romantic holiday together.Addressing the situation, Ulrika who has had her fair share of heartache over the years, said she was "truly sad" for Helen after being "abandoned after birth".

news of their split emerged, it’s been reported.The Countryfile presenter, 38, announced last week that she is no longer a couple with her husband, Rugby League star Richie Myler, 31, with whom she shares three children.After reports emerged that Richie ‘is in the very early stages of a relationship’ with someone new, insiders have since claimed that he dropped by the family home last week to collect his passport.‘He said he was going on holiday,’ an insider has claimed. ‘It’s thought he’s taken his new missus so they can be out of the public eye.‘Helen’s holding it together well, which is admirable given she was blindsided by his new relationship.’The source continued to The Sun: ‘Mutual friends think he’s treated her appallingly.‘It’s a shock to them that he’s moved on so soon after she announced the marriage was over.’Helen announced last week that she and her husband are ‘no longer a couple’.The Blue Peter star announced the news in a post on her Instagram stories, writing: ‘Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.‘He has left the family home.

Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Miller has jetted off on holiday with his new girlfriend, according to reports.The rugby player left his family home he shared with the Countryfile star in April just four months after Helen gave birth to their third child.Before their unexpected split, which took place a few weeks ago, Helen and Richie were together for nine years and are parents to four-month-old Elsie, Louis, 4, and six-year-old Ernie.However, The Sun has reported that the rugby star has sparked a new "romance" with a woman he met only a few weeks after his marriage breakdown.Talking candidly, a source reportedly told the publication: "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.""Helen’s holding it together well, which is admirable given she was blindsided by his new relationship."The source also claimed that the couple's mutual friends think Helen was treated "appallingly" and are shocked that he moved on so soon.Daily Star has reached out to Helen's representatives for comment.TV personality Helen left fans shocked when she took to Instagram last month to share that her relationship with Richie had come to an end.She wrote: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

Helen Skelton’s estranged husband Richie Myler is said to have gone abroad with his new girlfriend. The Countryfile star, 38, broke the sad news earlier this week that she and Richie, 31, had split just four months after welcoming their third child together. It was then reported that Richie has already embarked on a new relationship, leaving Helen “dumbstruck”.

Helen Skelton was snapped out running errands after claims emerged that estranged husband Richie Myler had embarked on a new romance.Countryfile star Helen, who has been pictured without her wedding ring in recent days, looked downcast as she headed to the local shops to grab some essentials.Helen, 38, kept it casual for the outing, rocking an oversized red jumper, which she paired with navy gym leggings and a pair of white trainers. The stunning TV presenter went au naturale in the makeup stakes and left her long blonde locks loose as the tresses cascaded past her shoulders.Richie meanwhile was spotted heading to the barbers to get a fresh trim.Also rocking a casual look, Richie opted for a black hoodie, jogging bottoms, cap and trainers.As he spoke to someone on the phone, Richie's wedding ring was noticeably absent.The pair's separate outings come after The Sun reported that Leeds Rhinos rugby player Richie, 31, is in the early stages of a new relationship following splitting with Helen.Richie, who has moved out of the family home, is reportedly dating a younger woman who has a successful career in business.Helen announced the sad news of her split in a post to her 248,000 Instagram followers.She penned: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple."He has left the family home.

Helen Skelton and her ex husband Richie Myler have been snapped without their wedding rings on, amid reports he's already begun a new romance just weeks after their split.TV presenter Helen, 38, looked to be having a tense phone conversation as she was spotted in Leeds, shortly after announcing her split from Richie last week. Helen's left hand, where her wedding ring is expected to be, was clearly on show and no ring was in sight as she carried her baby daughter in a car seat. She looked concerned as the former Blue Peter presenter spoke on the phone.

Helen Skelton announced on Monday (25th April) that her Leeds Rhinos rugby player husband Richie Myler had left her after nine years together. Now it's been claimed that since the marriage broke down - believed to be a few weeks ago - that scrum half Richie has already started a new romance with a young businesswoman.

Richard Myler reportedly has a new, younger flame after his separation from wife Helen Skelton was announced.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, 38, is said to be heartbroken after her estranged husband Richie Myler has been “younger, successful businesswoman” just weeks after their marriage break-up. It comes after Helen sadly announced on Instagram last week that her rugby player husband had “left the family home” after eight years of marriage.Now, a source has claimed Richie has started a relationship with a younger woman.The insider said: “Richie appears to have been spending a lot of his free time with this younger, successful businesswoman.“They are now in the early stages of a relationship.”A friend of the couple’s also claimed that Helen was worried that “something wasn’t right” in her marriage to Richie for a while.“She was absolutely dumbstruck when it finally ended. “The split has been incredibly tough on Helen.“She is being supported by her family and friends who are all rallying around her.

Helen Skelton is said to have been left "dumbstruck" after her husband Richie Myler reportedly embarked on a new relationship just weeks after they split up. The former Countryfile presenter, 38, who was seen to be focusing on her work as she promoted her new documentary earlier on Friday (April 29), is reportedly devastated her husband of nearly nine years has already "started a romance" with a new woman. Friends of the 31 year old Leeds rugby player have reportedly claimed that the sports star has already "seen the young businesswoman several times recently".The sources also claimed that Richie is in the "very early stages of a relationship" with the mystery woman, which came following his split from the mother of his three children.

HELEN Skelton’s husband Richie Myler has already begun a new relationship with a younger woman — just weeks after the marriage ended. Heartbroken TV presenter Helen, 38, revealed on Monday that Leeds Rhinos rugby ace Richie had left her after nine years together.

Helen Skelton has been plugging the new episode of her show Inside the Superbrands only days after she announced she and husband Richie Myler have split up.The former couple have been married for nearly nine years and share three children - one of which, their baby daughter Elsie, was born only four months ago. But while the Countryfile presenter has been going through plenty in her personal life, she still finds time to share her latest work projects with fans.The 38 year old star, who also took a holiday abroad for a much-needed break recently, reposted a serious image of herself going behind the scenes of major food brands for a new documentary series.

Helen Skelton's husband Richie Myler has taken to Instagram for the first time since his Countryfile star wife announced their separation.MORE: Helen Skelton breaks silence following split from husband Richie MylerThe rugby star seems to be spending quality time with his children as he took to his Instagram Stories to share a brief video showing him inside a kid's gym.WATCH: Helen Skelton films the reality of raising three children in lively family homeThe 31-year-old didn't add any comment to the clip or make any reference to the recent announcement.READ: Helen Skelton's home is seriously jaw-dropping: 8 best photos of star's family houseRELATED: Who is Helen Skelton's husband and why did he leave?Helen, who used to update her followers with her daily adventures as a busy mum-of-three, has been quiet on social media, only publishing on Wednesday, three days after she made the shock announcement that Richie had left the family home. Richie spent Thursday with his kids at the gymA fan had spotted an advertisement featuring the Countryfile star, and hilariously shared their baby's less than enthusiastic response with Helen as the tot snored in their cot."Matteo was thrilled to see you today @helenskelton," the fan wrote, to which Helen responded with a crying with laughter emoji.On Sunday night, Helen told her followers: "Very sad to say Richie and I are no longer a couple.

Helen Skelton’s husband Richie Tyler broke his silence on Instagram on Thursday following on from the announcement of the couple’s split. Countryfile presenter Helen gave the sad update that the pair were “no longer a couple” in a brief statement made on social media earlier this week as she revealed that Richie had moved out from the family home. No reason was given as to why the marriage ended and Richie continued to remain silent on this matter as he returned to Instagram for the first time since the announcement.

Helen Skelton’s husband Richie Myler made a quiet return to social media for the first time since their split was announced. Earlier this week, Countryfile presenter Helen revealed they were ‘no longer a couple’ and that Richie had ‘left the family home’ after eight years of marriage. It’s not known what caused the split, which appeared to come suddenly with Helen giving birth to their third child in December. On Thursday, Richie, 31, shared a short video to his Instagram stories of children having a sports class in an indoor soft play area. It’s not known if he was spending time with the three children he shares with Helen, 38, or if he was training other youngsters. The rugby star has not publicly addressed the end of his marriage, with Helen sharing the devastating news of their split in her Instagram stories on Monday night. She told her followers: ‘Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home.

Richie, similarly, took to social media a week before the announcement about their marriage, also to share a rather cryptic post.The Leeds Rhinos star posted a snapshot showing him at training and wrote last week: "Light at the end of the tunnel [raised hands emoji]."It's thought that at the time of the post, Helen was away with their three children on a beach holiday, accompanied by her mum Janet.The couple's split comes just months after they welcomed their youngest child, who arrived on December 28 last year.In a past interview with the Northern Echo, Helen gave an insight into their marriage."Marriages and relationships are not all plain sailing, but we approach it like teamwork," she shared."Rich is the best dad.

Helen Skelton surprised her fans on Monday when she and husband Richie Myler announced that they had gone their separate ways.READ: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementIn a short statement, she wrote: "Very sad to say Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children." Neither have publicly said why they called time on their eight-year marriage, but Helen was recently on holiday with their children, while Richie remained at home.WATCH: Helen Skelton reveals how her husband has transformed their homeHelen had stayed off social media after her statement, but she returned on Wednesday sharing a more uplifting post.SEE: Helen Skelton praised by fans as she poses poolsideWOW: Helen Skelton stuns in polka dot bikini as she enjoys beach day with her three kidsA fan had spotted an advertisement featuring the Countryfile star, and hilariously shared their baby's less than enthusiastic response with Helen as the tot snored in their cot."Matteo was thrilled to see you today @helenskelton," the fan wrote, to which Helen responded to with a crying with laughter emoji.Just 12 hours before the star shared news of her split, she opened up about the stresses of motherhood.