Helen Skelton was 'six months pregnant when husband met girlfriend at rugby dinner'

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton could be returning to the Strictly dance floor this year if the show’s casting directors get their wish for her to return, according to reports. The star appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing festive special back in 2012, where her fancy footwork and graceful moves wowed the judges and audience alike – with a source close to the show revealing she’s been on their wish list to return since her original debut.

Helen Skelton's marriage to Richie Myler, 31, broke down recently, although it is unclear whether he hit the 'unfollow' button, or whether she blocked him from viewing her Instagram account.The rugby player's absence from the On The Farm star's list of 295,000 followers was a dramatic indication of how the two had cut ties.His departure from the family home leaves Helen living alone while raising three small children - sons Ernie, 6, and Louis, 4, plus newborn baby daughter Elsie Kate.However, brave former Blue Peter presenter Helen made her first public appearance this week since announcing the split.She looked the picture of radiant glamour as she was pictured during a night out on the town with revellers including fellow TV star Ayo Akinwolere.She was wearing a cream coloured ankle-length dress designed by Victoria Beckham, while her blonde hair framed her face in a tousled style.Helen announced via an Instagram post yesterday that she and her group had received a sporting award nomination."We didn’t win but we played some good golf along the way!" she exclaimed."Remember that time @fleureast @natalie_pinkham @missbelashah competed to play in the @bmwpga ….

Countryfile’s Helen Skelton has recently announced her split from husband Richie Myer and it has been discovered that he has unfollowed Helen on Instagram.Helen is currently looking after the couple’s three children in their family home after it is reported that he has entered a new relationship with Stephanie Thirkill, his rugby club president’s daughter. Helen and Richie, who plays for the Leeds Rhinos rugby club, have separated after nine years.Helen posted on social media in April and shared the news with her 295,000 followers.She said at the time: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

HELEN Skelton is one of the top targets for bosses on Strictly Come Dancing this year, we hear. Sources say Helen who recently separated from rugby league star Richie Myler, has been in the casting team’s sights ever since she impressed as a contestant in the 2012 Strictly festive special.

Helen Skelton has been unfollowed by her estranged husband Richie Myler on her social media.The Countryfile star announced her partner of eight years and father to her three children had left their family home last month.The presenter shared the sad news that she and Richie had decided to call it quits on their marriage only four months after welcoming their daughter Elsie Kate in December. Richie, 31, has remained relatively silent on the reasons behind their split, but has made the decision to unfollow his wife.

HELEN Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler has UNFOLLOWED his wife on Instagram. It comes as she is looking after their three young children in the family home alone after he started a new relationship with fan Stephanie Thirkhill.

Helen Skelton pictured for the first time since her split from husband Richie Myler.The Countryfile star was all smiles alongside BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker, as they cosied up to each other at a fancy do.Helen recently revealed the heartbreaking news that her and her husband of eight years, rugby player Richie Myler, had split in a post on her social media. She shared the news last month to her 276,000 followers on Instagram announcing that Richie had "left the family home".

Helen Skelton has debuted a gorgeous new look in her first red carpet appearance since her shock marriage split after eight years. The Countryfile presenter attended the Sports Industry Awards at Evolution in London on Thursday night (May 12).

Dan Walker has taken to Instagram to share a snap of Countryfile's Helen Skelton in her first public appearance following her split from husband Richie Myler.

HELEN Skelton debuted a stunning new hairdo as she made her first public appearance since splitting form husband Richie Myler. The TV star looked glam for the Sports Industry Awards in London last night, wearing a white dress and chunky gold jewellery.

Helen Skelton took to the red carpet to show off her brand new look in her first appearance since she announced her split from husband Richie Myler.The BBC presenter, who has worked on Blue Peter, stepped out in style as she attended a recent red carpet event for the Sports Industry Awards in London.The 38-year-old wore an elegant white dress which covered her shoulders and reached her ankles.The boxy sleeve design complemented her frame and an A-line seam cinched her in at the waist, her hourglass figure accentuated by the simple sleek design. She paired the look with black heels, a matching clutch bag, a chunky gold chain necklace and dainty gold earrings as she took centre stage.Skelton’s new hair stole the show as she showed off her ashy blonde hair, which featured hints of purple and pink.The colour accentuated her natural beauty, which was enhanced by the minimal makeup and loose, undone waves.The Countryfile presenter has recently announced that she has split from her rugby player husband Richie Myler and she shared the shocking news on her Instagram account.Posting to her story, the presenter sadly informed her followers: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

Helen Skelton looked upbeat and beautiful as she enjoyed a well-deserved night out on Thursday.MORE: Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler pictured with new partner for the first timeThe Countryfile presenter attended the Sports Industry Awards at Evolution in London, marking her first red carpet appearance since the breakdown of her marriage to Richie Myler.WATCH: Helen Skelton gives HELLO! inside her stunning family homeLooking stylish as ever, the 38-year-old wore an off-white dress complete with a ruffled detail on the neckline and a floaty hem. She accessorised with chic black heels which boasted mesh panels and carried a statement black bag with a gold chunky chain that matched her necklace.READ: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementMORE: Helen Skelton details 'terrifying' birth experience without husband Richie MylerHowever, it wasn't just Helen's outfit that only took centre stage, but also her hair.

Helen Skelton looked fantastic as she made her first public appearance on the red carpet since announcing her split from husband Richie Myler. The 38 year old Countryfile presenter beamed as she rocked a brand new hairstyle at the Sports Industry Awards at Evolution in London. She’s traded in her trademark blonde tresses for a longer ash blonde look with highlights of pink and purple.

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

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