Helen Skelton 'dumbstruck' after husband Richie Myler 'starts relationship weeks after split'

Helen Skelton has remained relatively silent since her split from her estranged husband Richie Myler - who is now reportedly said to be dating Stephanie Thirkhill, the daughter of the club's President Andrew Thirkhill. Since announcing their separation, the 38 year old has continued to put on a brave face as she made her first red carpet debut, and has even been "tipped for Strictly Come Dancing".

Helen Skelton stunned fans last month when she confirmed the end of her eight-year marriage to rugby player Richie Myler.The couple had been married since 2013 and had only just welcomed their third child together, baby daughter Elise, on 28 December. WATCH: Helen Skelton reveals the reality of raising three young childrenFollowing their shock split, Richie has seemingly started a new romance – and has decided to cut public ties with Helen by unfollowing her on Instagram. He does, however, follow rumoured girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkhill, whose account has been set to private.Helen continues to follow her husband on the social media site.

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.

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.

Helen Skelton and her ex husband Richie Myler have been snapped without their wedding rings on, amid reports he's already begun a new romance just weeks after their split.TV presenter Helen, 38, looked to be having a tense phone conversation as she was spotted in Leeds, shortly after announcing her split from Richie last week. Helen's left hand, where her wedding ring is expected to be, was clearly on show and no ring was in sight as she carried her baby daughter in a car seat. She looked concerned as the former Blue Peter presenter spoke on the phone.

Helen Skelton's husband Richie Myler has taken to Instagram for the first time since his Countryfile star wife announced their separation.MORE: Helen Skelton breaks silence following split from husband Richie MylerThe rugby star seems to be spending quality time with his children as he took to his Instagram Stories to share a brief video showing him inside a kid's gym.WATCH: Helen Skelton films the reality of raising three children in lively family homeThe 31-year-old didn't add any comment to the clip or make any reference to the recent announcement.READ: Helen Skelton's home is seriously jaw-dropping: 8 best photos of star's family houseRELATED: Who is Helen Skelton's husband and why did he leave?Helen, who used to update her followers with her daily adventures as a busy mum-of-three, has been quiet on social media, only publishing on Wednesday, three days after she made the shock announcement that Richie had left the family home. Richie spent Thursday with his kids at the gymA fan had spotted an advertisement featuring the Countryfile star, and hilariously shared their baby's less than enthusiastic response with Helen as the tot snored in their cot."Matteo was thrilled to see you today @helenskelton," the fan wrote, to which Helen responded with a crying with laughter emoji.On Sunday night, Helen told her followers: "Very sad to say Richie and I are no longer a couple.