Richie Myler: Last News

Strictly star Helen Skelton’s ex-husband has defended their relationship and begged people to “stop judging her”.Stephanie Thirkill and Richie Myler revealed their baby news on Instagram this week – just nine months after the Leeds Rhinos rugby ace welcomed a third child with his wife Helen, 39.Richie, 32, is said to have told his presenter ex before going public, report The Mirror.READ MORE: Helen Skelton's secret off-screen side-hustle earns Strictly star over £1mA pal of Stephanie’s last night insisted she had “nothing but respect for Helen”.The friend said: “She never meant to cause any upset but feels like she’s being painted as some sort of horrible person.“She has kept a dignified silence but is very upset by some of the social media comments that have made her out as some sort of marriage-wrecker when she is nothing of the sort.“She told me that it’s upsetting to be judged so early on in pregnancy. She wants to be able to enjoy this time without it being tarnished as she’s always dreamed of being a mum.”The pal said Stephanie, whose dad Andrew Thirkill is Leeds Rhinos’ president, has just passed the 12-week point of her pregnancy.As Helen made her Strictly debut last month, topping the leaderboard with her American smooth, 32-year-old Stephanie watched while Richie lost the Super League Grand Final to St Helens.Helen and Richie announced their eight-year marriage had come to an end in April – just four months after their daughter Elsie was born.

STRICTLY celeb Helen Skelton discussed the news about her ex Richie Myler’s baby on BBC2 spinoff show It Takes Two on Thursday night in her first public appearance. She said to Janette Manrara about losing friends throughout the competition and mentioned her intense training with partner Gorka Marquez.

Helen Skelton showcased her fighting spirit on Friday, just days after her ex-husband Richie Myler announced his baby news with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.MORE: Strictly's Helen Skelton left baffled as son Ernie is caught doing something he shouldn'tTaking to Instagram, the Countryfile presenter posted a care-free video of herself dancing candidly on the set of Strictly Come Dancing. The spirited presenter looked overjoyed as she performed a series of lively dance moves ahead of Saturday's show.WATCH: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for Strictly revealAlongside the sweet clip, Helen included the caption: "That time of the week… When the hard work gets taken to the dance floor @bbcstrictly Thank you for keeping us in so far… We're having a blast". MORE: Strictly star Helen Skelton's ex-husband expecting baby with new girlfriend – six months after splitREAD: Helen Skelton fans all saying same thing about her Strictly partneringThe star's supportive fans flooded the comment section with an array of kind messages.

STRICTLY'S Helen Skelton went barefoot at the show hotel as she enjoyed a girls' night in with Karen Hauer and Jayde Adams. After finishing filming sister show It Takes Two, the trio headed back to the hotel for some tasty Chinese food. Helen, dressed in the same magenta frock she had on the BBC show, dashed to grab a plate before tucking in.

Helen Skelton put on a brave face on It Takes Two tonight just hours after news broke that her estranged husband is expecting a baby just six months after their split.

Helen Skelton has been seen looking emotional after news broke that her ex-husband Richie Myler is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, just six months after he and Helen split.The 38 year old mum of three, who is currently starring on Strictly Come Dancing, was spotted grabbing coffee before rehearsals, and she could be seen wiping her eye and looking downcast as she stared down intently. She wore a green bralette and matching trousers as her dark blonde hair fell around her shoulders. Her makeup was minimal but she wore a pair of chunky gold earrings to edge up the look.

Helen Skelton’s estranged husband Richie Myler seemingly hinted at his “family” news last month ahead of reports that he is expecting a child with his new partner Stephanie Thirkill. The pair are alleged to have announced their exciting news in a post shared on Stephanie’s private Instagram page and are reported to be “thrilled” about the occasion. And following the reports, it appears as though Richie, 32, seemingly hinted at the news in September after sharing an Instagram Story of him and his “family” - around the same time that Helen made her Strictly Come Dancing debut.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has broken her silence after it was revealed her ex-husband is expecting a baby. It was revealed yesterday that her ex Richie Myler, who left Helen for Stephanie Thirkill earlier this year, is set to welcome a fourth child.

Helen Skelton has shared a sweet snap of all three of her children after it was reported that her ex-husband is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend.

Helen Skelton has broken her silence amid reports that Richie Myler, her estranged husband, is expecting a child with his new partner Stephanie Thirkill. The pair were said to have announced their happy news in a gushing post on Stephanie's private Instagram page, and are reportedly “thrilled” to be expecting their first child together. And as the news emerged, less than a year after Richie welcomed his daughter Elsie Kate with ex Helen in December, mum-of-three Helen took to Instagram to break her silence.

HELEN Skelton was snapped hiding under a coat in training for Strictly Come Dancing as it was revealed her ex husband's new partner is pregnant. The Sun exclusively told yesterday how Richie Myler is expecting a child with Stephanie Thirkill just months after he walked out on Helen, 39, after nine years of marriage. Countryfile presenter Helen - who shares three children with rugby player Richie, 32 - has thrown herself into training for the glitzy BBC1 competition.

Richie Myler is said to be expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill six months on from his split from estranged wife Helen Skelton. Helen, who is currently taking part in Strictly Come Dancing, and Richie, 32, were married for almost ten years and share three children together – with their youngest, Elsie Kate, being born late last year. Now Richie is reportedly expecting another child with Stephanie, whom he started dating over the summer.

Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill - who fell pregnant a month after the breakdown of his marriage, it has been reported.

The source added that Helen is "far too busy" to worry as she is focusing on her training and rehearsals for the hit BBC dance show.Express.co.uk have contacted representatives of Helen Skelton and Richie Myler for comment.Stephanie is the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, the team Richie has played for since 2018.Richie shares two young sons Ernie, six, Louis, five, and daughter Elsie Kate, eight months, with his estranged wife Helen.

Helen Skelton's ex-husband Richie Myler is reportedly expecting a baby with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkhill.MORE: Strictly's Helen Skelton left baffled as son Ernie is caught doing something he shouldn'tThe news comes just six months after Helen announced her split from the rugby player, with whom she shares three children. WATCH: Helen Skelton's estranged husband spends quality time with youngest sonAccording to the Sun, Stephanie and Richie are "thrilled" to be having their first child together.

STRICTLY star Helen Skelton’s ex-hubby is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend months after ending the marriage. Richie Myler left Helen for Stephanie Thirkill and a pal said: “They’re thrilled by the pregnancy.”  Businesswoman Stephanie, 32, took to Instagram to announce the news, excitedly tagging her boyfriend who is a player for top-flight rugby league side Leeds Rhinos.

Helen Skelton fans have left messages on a post of her and Richie Myler on her Instagram page post-split.The Strictly Come Dancing star announced she had separated from the rugby player after nine years of marriage back in April.The reason behind the split is unknown, however Helen told fans she was heartbroken which prompted many to share their opinion.The 39-year-old has left pictures of her and Richie on her Instagram page, where she has 348,000 followers.Back in February, the presenter shared a selfie of her and her spouse who she "bumped into" at home amid their busy schedules.In a series of hashtags supporting the post, she wrote: "#familyoffive #thejuggleisreal #weekends #thesearethedays #thesearethedays #grateful #valentines #mylove."Strictly's Helen Skelton hit with multiple fines as she warns othersFollowing their break-up, many have left comments aimed at Richie, including Laneelizabeth44 who wrote: "Your so pretty, his loss."(sic)Tracey.wiltshire208 added: "The blokes a k**b. Better things are coming for you."Ellyhop123 commented: "This bloke is a t**t! Looking forward to seeing you thrive on Strictly.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has addressed her worries as she takes part in the popular BBC dance show. In a new interview, the Countryfile host, 39, spoke of her concerns around people not voting for her as she spoke about the toughest parts of performing with her dance partner, Gorka Marquez.Helen opened up following Loose Women panellist Kay Adam's departure as the first celebrity contestant to leave the show.The This Week on the Farm star admitted it was a "horrible" experience, which made her become more wary of the voting process.Helen explained: "As soon as it came to the Sunday show, and we realised that one of us had to go home, I became really conscious of the voting."And it does make you question yourself – if no one votes for me does that mean no one likes me?"It’s a new level of pressure, I suppose, and it’s something I didn’t really think about before I took on this challenge," she wrote in The Telegraph.Helen went on to gush over how "proud" she is of the ITV personality, before revealing they'd grown close since Kaye had left the show.It comes as the former Blue Peter star signed up to appear on the show after splitting from her rugby player husband Richie Myler earlier this year.Ahead of her pairing with Gorka Marquez, a source claimed the presenter was open to finding love again.They told the Daily Mail: "This is quite the opposite of the Strictly curse.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez made their debut last week as they performed the American Smooth to Aretha Franklin’s You Send Me. The couple were awarded a total of 26 points putting them near the top of the leader board.Helen’s participation comes following her separation from husband Richie Myler, 32.

Helen Skelton may have had her confidence shaken in her marriage split but she showed dazzling form on the opening show – and pro partner Gorka Marquez is urging her to “believe she can do it”. The Countryfile presenter, 38, was devastated earlier this year when husband of eight years Richie Myler ended their relationship. And then, in the week she made her Strictly debut, the rugby league player referred to his new girlfriend as his “family”.

Helen Skelton collapsed on the ground after gruelling rehearsals with Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez.