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Strictly: Helen Skelton’s ‘poker face’ praised by Ulrika Jonsson amid ex's baby news

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Helen Skelton, 39, is currently delighting viewers of Strictly Come Dancing week after week with her professional partner Gorka Marquez.

As she dazzles on the dancefloor, her private life has also made the headlines after it was reported that her ex-husband, Richie Myler, 32, is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkill, 32.A source said earlier this week that the new couple, who have been together for around six months, are “thrilled”.They continued to The Sun: “[Stephanie and Richie] have moved very quickly but are extremely happy together.A post shared by Richie Myler (@richiemyler)Since the news came to light, Helen has been praised by fellow TV presenter, Ulrika Jonsson, for her “dignity” and “poker face”.In her new column, the 55-year-old wrote: “Regardless of the fortitude and backbone of presenter and Strictly star Helen, who is a proper little pocket rocket, the speed with which her ex has moved on must truly sting.“She has maintained her dignity and her poker face since they parted – refusing to be seen as the victim – when I know many women would have crumbled.“So, while I’m sure Helen has the maturity to wish her ex well in his new fatherhood, I bet there’s a part of her looking forward to his sleep deprivation and all the nappy changing,” she continued in the aforementioned publication.A post shared by Helen Skelton (@helenskelton)On Saturday night, Helen also received praise from her Strictly partner, Gorka, following their performance.While chatting to host Claudia Winkleman, Gorka took a minute to tell Helen how “inspirational” she is and urged her to “believe” in herself.In a poignant speech, he said: “I know you have been having a difficult time and I know you have been made to feel.

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