Helen Skelton 'hired private eye' over suspicions on ex Richie Myler before split

Helen Skelton made her first return to TV on Saturday after her shock split from husband Richie Myler earlier this year.The 38 year old, who is best known for presenting Countryfile, returned to screens as she hosted coverage of a Hull KR V Catalan Dragons rugby league match on Channel 4. Leading the coverage in the absence of presenter Adam Hills, who is currently in Australia, Helen was dressed in a chic black blazer for the occasion.The presenter styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried hairdo, she added a slick of radiant makeup as she made her return to TV following her split. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, 38, announced her eight-year marriage with husband Richie Myler, 31, had come to an end, it's been revealed that the rugby professional has now started a fresh relationship with 32-year-old Stephanie Thirkill. What’s interesting about this new romance, is that Thirkill is the daughter of the president of the Leeds Rhinos club; the team which he plays for. Skelton's short statement said she was "very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

Helen Skelton has been missing from the latest episode of BBC One's Countryfile, which comes just days after she announced she and estranged husband Richie Myler had split up. The former couple had been married for eight years when they decided to call it quits, and share three children together. Former Blue Peter presenter Helen wasn’t seen on Sunday's episode of Countryfile, Leeds Live reports.The 38 year old presenter revealed her Leeds rugby player husband, 31, had moved out of the family home in a recent Instagram story, and has also been seen without her wedding ring in the days since.

Helen Skelton is said to have been left "dumbstruck" after her husband Richie Myler reportedly embarked on a new relationship just weeks after they split up. The former Countryfile presenter, 38, who was seen to be focusing on her work as she promoted her new documentary earlier on Friday (April 29), is reportedly devastated her husband of nearly nine years has already "started a romance" with a new woman. Friends of the 31 year old Leeds rugby player have reportedly claimed that the sports star has already "seen the young businesswoman several times recently".The sources also claimed that Richie is in the "very early stages of a relationship" with the mystery woman, which came following his split from the mother of his three children.

Helen Skelton has been plugging the new episode of her show Inside the Superbrands only days after she announced she and husband Richie Myler have split up.The former couple have been married for nearly nine years and share three children - one of which, their baby daughter Elsie, was born only four months ago. But while the Countryfile presenter has been going through plenty in her personal life, she still finds time to share her latest work projects with fans.The 38 year old star, who also took a holiday abroad for a much-needed break recently, reposted a serious image of herself going behind the scenes of major food brands for a new documentary series.

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.