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Strictly's Helen Skelton makes raw confession about Richie Myler split - 'I don't see myself as a victim'

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Helen Skelton has fully immersed herself into this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and is relishing every moment with her dance partner Gorka Marquez.MORE: Strictly's Jayde Adams praises 'confident independent' Helen Skelton after candid confessionHowever, her decision to compete in this year's series took some convincing.

The 39-year-old - who split from her husband Richie Myler in April - was encouraged to take part thanks to one friend.WATCH: Helen Skelton shares behind-the-scenes glimpse of hilarious Strictly rehearsalIn an extremely candid interview with The Telegraph, the Countryfile presenter shared: "I was talking to my best friend about it and I was like, 'I'm not sure, there's the kids and the press and it will be full-on.'MORE: Helen Skelton addresses split during Lorraine Kelly interviewSEE: 10 cutest photos of Helen Skelton's three children"And she just went, 'You're going to get paid to dance around with a fit guy, people are going to put makeup on you, and you’ve got to work.

It’s not real life, is it? Why wouldn’t you do it?'"Then for the sake of her family, Helen agreed. "I think it would have been disrespectful for me to have not done Strictly.

For my family, who need to see me have a great time," she added. The star is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing"It's not just for me.

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