Helen Skelton lands job hosting rugby show after shock split from pro player husband

Helen Skelton’s ex-husband Richie Myler has been photographed with his new ‘girlfriend’ Stephanie Thirkill for the first time since their much publicised split.

Helen Skelton announced her shock separation from husband Richie Myler last month, and just two weeks later, her rugby player ex has been pictured out with his new girlfriend - Stephanie Thirkill.MORE: Helen Skelton removes wedding ring – as husband's new girlfriend is 'revealed'The 31-year-old was first linked to Stephanie, the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club he plays for, earlier this month, and in the new pictures shared on MailOnline, the pair can be seen dressed casually whilst walking a dog together.WATCH: Helen Skelton gives HELLO! inside her stunning family homeStephanie and Richie reportedly met at a rugby dinner last autumn — when Countryfile presenter Helen was pregnant with their now four-month-old daughter Elsie.RELATED: Helen Skelton details 'terrifying' birth experience without husband Richie MylerREAD: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementHelen and Richie also share sons, Ernie, six, and Louis, four. Helen and Richie share three children togetherDespite meeting whilst still married, Richie has insisted there was no crossover and that he began the romance with Stephanie after his marriage collapsed.Whilst Helen has remained silent since announcing the split, she did appear on a video last week on her Instagram Stories and fans noticed that she had already removed her wedding ring.The mother-of-four reached out to fans seeking advice on their household budgets since the energy price cap increased.

Helen Skelton’s ex-husband Richie Myler has been spotted on his first public outing with rumoured girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.The Leeds Rhinos rugby player split from Countryfile presenter Helen last month after eight years of marriage and three children. It has since been claimed that Richie, 31, has moved on and is now dating Stephanie, daughter of the president of the club he plays for. This week, the reported new couple were seen out and about enjoying a leisurely stroll in the country while walking one of their dogs.  They were very relaxed with one another as Stephanie wore an oversized jumper and leggings with her hair scraped up into a bun, while Richie also opted for casual attire, donning a hoodie, white T-shirt and shorts. An eyewitness who saw the pair on their walk, said: ‘They seemed really content together.’ The insider added to The Sun: ‘They wandered down to the reservoir before a peaceful stroll on one of the tracks in the late sunshine.‘You can get away from everything there.’ Stephanie is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill who is president of Leeds Rhinos.

Helen Skelton’s estranged husband Richie Myler was snapped enjoying a day out with his new lover for the first time since the couple split.Richie, 31, was seen spending quality time at a romantic walking location with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkill, 32, just weeks after BBC star Helen revealed they had separated.Rugby league player Richie split up with Helen, 38, with whom he shares three children, after nine years of marriage.Richie is now dating Stephanie, the daughter of multi-millionaire Andrew Thirkill, the president of Leeds Rhinos rugby club where he also plays as a scrum-half.The couple have been seen for the first time as they walked their dogs at a local reservoir to her home in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.A source told The Sun: “They seemed really content together."They wandered down to the reservoir before a peaceful stroll on one of the tracks in the late sunshine.“You can get away from everything there.”The marketing executive dressed casually for the walk in a red sweatshirt teamed with camouflage print leggings with her hair tied up in a loose messy bun.Richie also kept it casual wearing black shorts and a black hoodie for their 90-minute walk as they lapped up the scenery before returning to the car.Richie and Stephanie reportedly met for the first time at a rugby dinner event in autumn last year - with Helen six months pregnant at the time.However, the relationship reportedly didn't begin until after Richie had split from former Blue Peter host Helen.The couple share three children, aged six, five and four months.Helen reportedly hired a private eye to investigate what was going on in her relationship after she grew suspicious about Richie's behaviour.Stephanie, who has also split from her

Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler met his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill for the first time when his wife was six months pregnant, it has been claimed.The TV star, 38, revealed on social media last month the Leeds Rhinos rugby ace, 31, had left their family home, before it was revealed he was now dating the daughter of the club's president Andrew Thirkill.It has been claimed that Richie met Stephanie when he was with Helen at a rugby dinner when she asked for a photograph with the couple and they agreed.However, both Stephanie and Richie insist they did not start a relationship until he'd split from Helen, The Sun reports.The pair, who have two young sons and a daughter, split just four months after the birth of their third child, Elsie Kate.Daily Star has contacted representatives for Richie and Helen for comment.Former Blue Peter star Helen shared the news of their breakup on Instagram last month, writing: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple."He has left the family home.

The Sun, Stephanie - who is daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos - looked casual in an oversized red hoodie and some patterned leggings. Stephanie went makeup-free for the stroll and tied her hair back from her face in a messy bun.

TV host Helen Skelton’s estranged husband Richie Myler enjoyed a romantic stroll at a beauty spot with his new lover. He was snapped with Stephanie Thirkill, 32, for the first time since he walked out on heartbroken Helen.

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 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.