BBC Countryfile's Helen Skelton stuns as she shows off toned bod during Lake District break before Strictly Come Dancing

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing have officially undergone their glitzy and glam makeovers ahead of the news series. The hit BBC One show was set to return to screens on Saturday night (September 17). However, the broadcaster took the decision to postpone.

Lorraine Kelly has insisted that Helen Skelton deserves to be "spoilt" on Strictly Come Dancing. The presenter, 39, appeared on Wednesday's Lorraine where she is part of the ITV show's Me Time campaign.

Helen Skelton has laughed off claims her past dance experience give her an advantage as she prepared to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile host is among the 15 celebrities who have signed up for the BBC One dance contest's 2022 series which starts next Sunday (September 17).

Helen Skelton looked sensational on Thursday after she took to social media with a beautiful stripped-back selfie.MORE: Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler shares happy baby newsThe Countryfile host, 39, showed off her cascading blonde locks as she posed in a relaxed grey T-shirt whilst donning ultra-natural makeup, advertising Bluey Adventure bus - and fans could not get enough of the star's update.WATCH: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for Strictly revealOne fan replied: "You never ever fail to warm our hearts Helen!!! Long may it continue!!!" A second added: "One gorgeous lady."READ: Helen Skelton shares cryptic post after ex-husband Richie Myler holidays with new girlfriendSEE: Helen Skelton shares rare photo with youngest son Louis - and it's adorableOthers couldn't help but comment on the BBC presenter's iconic blonde tresses and with a third wrote: "Looks great, love your hair like that straight and so long." A fouth added: "What a great mum."A post shared by Helen Skelton (@helenskelton)Helen looked sensationalAs her sons Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, prepare for their return to school, Helen has made sure to get some quality time in with her children and on Monday, the doting mother shared the most incredible photo of her and her boys.In the picture, Helen stood away from the camera, showing off her fabulous open-back black swimsuit whilst the brother-duo sailed off on a large paddle board.Captioning the photo, she wrote: "Just like that the eldest two are old enough to pinch my board... Life jackets and eyes on at all times #milestones #lakedays #summer #sup," alongside a red love heart emoji.

Helen Skelton is soaking up the last of the summer holidays and over the weekend she and her sons head to Ullswater lake in the Lake District to enjoy a spot of paddleboarding.MORE: Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler shares happy baby newsTaking to her Instagram, the Countryfile presenter shares a gorgeous photo showing her from her back whilst looking on at her two boys, Louis and Ernie, who were onboard a green paddleboard.WATCH: Helen Skelton suffers home disaster after first day at Strictly Come Dancing"Just like that the eldest two are old enough to pinch my board…. Life jackets and eyes on at all times #milestones #lakedays #summer #sup," she captioned the snap.READ: James and Ola Jordan reveal first reactions to Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-upMORE: Helen Skelton's candid parenting confession will melt your heart - watchHelen looked effortlessly stunning in an open-back black swimsuit, which she simply accessorised with gold hoop earrings and a high ponytail.

Helen Skelton shared the sweetest update of her three children Ernie, seven, Louise, five, and baby Elsie as they enjoyed a fun bank holiday outing on Saturday.MORE: Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler shares happy baby newsTaking to her Instagram Stories, the Countryfile presenter, 39, shared a video of her two boys paddling on a paddleboard whilst she and baby Elsie watched from the sidelines.WATCH: Helen Skelton shares the sweetest bank holiday update alongside three childrenThe star added Cover me in Sunshine by Pink and Willow Sage Heart to the idyllic update which saw the family relaxing in the most gorgeous woodland area.READ: Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler shares happy baby newsSEE: Helen Skelton's candid parenting confession will melt your heart - watchThe BBC host is no stranger to a summery update and earlier this month was the picture of summer as she filmed behind the scenes for Lorraine alongside Dr. Amir. In the photo, Helen donned a pink and white striped long-sleeve shirt which featured a stylish ruffled neckline.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is currently the bookies' favourite to win the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The Countryfile and former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, who is in the lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, won a tap-dancing competition as a teenager – but has insisted she cannot dance. When asked to reveal a little known secret about herself in an unearthed 2016 interview, Skelton replied: “I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17. “Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap-dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing. The line-up of celebrities taking part in the long-running BBC dance competition was revealed earlier this month. Among them is Helen Skelton, the former Blue Peter presenter who is joining the series months after splitting for her husband, Richie Myler, reports the Mirror.