Helen Skelton 'feels really stupid' after internet scam dupes her out of £70k life savings

A co-star of Helen Skelton has issued a warning to the BBC about the 'wild' star after she was announced for Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile presenter was the 15th and final famous face confirmed for the dance contest with the 2022 series line-up now complete.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton's Summer On The Farm co-star Martin Hughes-Games has warned she's "dodgy to work with" ahead of her appearance on the show. Countryfile presenter Helen, 39, who was confirmed as the 15th and final star of this year's line-up this weekend, joins the likes of Fleur East and EastEnders star James Bye on the glitzy BBC1 series.

Helen Skelton has been announced as the final celebrity to join the line of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-Blue Peter presenter will get her dancing shoes on to learn the tango and ballroom dancing with other celebrities including comedian Ellie Taylor and actress Kym Marsh for the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Helen, 39, was tipped to be dancing in this year's show, but the mother-of-three, says she only signed on the dotted line, to take part in the show, in the last few days.

Helen Skelton has reportedly signed up to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, following her shock split from husband Richie Myler earlier this year. The 39 year old TV host is said to be the latest celebrity to join this year's line-up, alongside the likes of Kym Marsh and Will Mellor, according to The Sun. A source said: “It’s the perfect way to bounce back.

Helen Skelton appeared to make a very subtle dig at her ex-husband Richie Myler in a recent social media post.MORE: Helen Skelton's candid parenting confession will melt your heart - watchTaking to her Instagram Stories, the BBC Countryfile presenter shared an inspirational quote aimed at new mothers. The post read: "It takes 18-24 months to recover fully from having a baby.WATCH: Helen Skelton's candid parenting confession will melt your heart"If you feel like you're 'behind' or 'not where you want to be' at 11 weeks or 6 months postpartum, just remember that you're not."MORE: Helen Skelton enjoys special day out with her three childrenLOOK: Helen Skelton shares rare photo with youngest son Louis - and it's adorableGiven Helen's recent rollercoaster life journey, many fans believe her cryptic post alludes to the heartbreak she experienced when her husband Richie left the family home three months after Helen gave birth to their daughter, Elsie.

Helen Skelton has been left feeling “devastated” after her estranged husband Richie Myler posted a string of loved-up holiday snaps with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill last week. Shortly after their shock split in April following eight years of marriage, rugby star Richie began dating Stephanie, who is the daughter of the president of his club, Leeds Rhinos. While Helen, who shares three children with Richie – Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and seven-month-old Elsie Kate – is now focusing on the future, a source says it’s understandably difficult for her to see.

Helen Skelton has lost £70,000 in life savings because of a banking scam - and admits she "feels so stupid". The incident unfolded back in 2019, with her revealing the ordeal as part of a warning about fraudsters. As reported by Birmingham Mail, the TV personality recalled her mistake when talking about her son.

Lorraine Kelly: "The notion of him chatting to his mates online scares me a bit. I don't know that world and we've all heard plenty of things that could go wrong. ""I mean, come on - even as adults it is so easy to fall victim to a fraudster.