Read more: Helen Skelton shows she's a 'strong mum' with 'beautiful' Great Yorkshire Show appearanceBut fans of the BBC Countryfile star were left saddened when they learnt the couple's marriage had broken down.
Helen and Richie announced their split back in April, just four months after welcoming baby Elsie. Fans were left shocked by the split as the pair had been together for nine years.
Helen confirmed the "sad" news and said: "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. " But it didn't take long for the rugby star to move on as he now has a new girlfriend.
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