Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skleton and Gorka Marquez have 'grown incredibly close' over the past few weeks, according to a body language expert.
17.10.2022 - 18:21 / msn.com
Helen Skelton has spoken candidly about mum guilt and how she makes time for herself while parenting young kids. The Strictly Come Dancing star has had quite the time of things recently, after splitting with husband Richie Myler following eight years of marriage and three children together. Helen announced in April that her ex had ‘left the family home,’ four months after she gave birth.
The Countryfile presenter’s home life has been making headlines again as of late, with it being reported that ex Richie is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend. But despite all the noise, Helen is trying to look after herself and switch off – something she says being part of the glitzy BBC dance show helps with. Speaking on Lorraine with host Ranvir Singh and doctor Amir Khan as part of a self-care campaign, the former Blue Peter presenter dished out advice to a fellow busy mum.
‘When you’ve got plate-spinning, you feel guilty for taking time out for yourself. I’m always in the privileged position that my work is my me-time, Strictly is the ultimate me-time, but I go, “Oh it’s work, so it’s fine,” but it does mean you come back to the kids totally recharged so I hope we can encourage you to not feel guilty,’ she told her. ‘You’re allowed… grab those moments for yourself, five, 10 minutes here and there.
Be selfish, you’re allowed. ’Offering more words of wisdom and being relatable as ever, the TV star added: ‘Lower the standards. My kids do not always go to school in fully-ironed school uniforms but do you know what, they’re gonna be alright!’Helen then stressed the importance of ‘setting boundaries’ and saying no: ‘No is a complete sentence.
Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skleton and Gorka Marquez have 'grown incredibly close' over the past few weeks, according to a body language expert.
Helen Skelton has revealed she has moved back in with her parents following her split from her husband Richie Myler earlier this year. The Strictly Come Dancing star announced back in April that her eight-year marriage to the Leeds Rhinos rugby player Richie Myler had ended.
Helen Skelton is living with her parents after having moved out of her family home she used to share with estranged husband Richie Myler in Leeds. Helen, 39, and rugby star Richie, 32, share three children together, and announced the devastating news earlier this year that they were ending their relationship after almost 10 years of marriage. In light of this, Helen has moved back to her parents farm in the Lake District.
Helen Skelton may be enjoying her time on Strictly Come Dancing, but the Countryfile star has admitted juggling life as a single mum can have its moments.MORE: Strictly's Gorka Marquez message to Helen Skelton as she admits 'what a week'Appearing on Lorraine on Monday, the 39-year-old presenter - who has three children with her ex-husband Richie Myler - was asked how she balances, "me time and work".WATCH: Gemma Atkinson responds after fiancé Gorka Marquez's comments on Helen SkeltonHelen replied: "Of course I struggle. I lump work into 'me time'.
Helen Skelton has broken her silence after her dance partner Gorka Marquez jumped to her defence and paid her an emotional tribute during the latest Strictly Come Dancing live show. The Countryfile host looked panic-stricken when the Spanish dancer halted proceedings to have his say.
Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton has spoken out after her professional dance parter Gorka Márquez told her to "believe in yourself". He made the comments on Saturday night's show, after the pair impressed the judges with their Paso Doble routine. Gorka, 32, asked if he could quickly say something to his partner after the judges comments, when the pair were speaking and he made Helen, 39, emotional as he praised her.
Gorka Marquez called a halt to Saturday night's live Strictly Come Dancing to plead with celeb dance partner Helen Skelton to 'believe in you'. In emotional scenes Gorka took time out to praise former BBC presenter Helen as he addressed the 'difficult time' she's been having.
Helen Skelton has had a challenging year after splitting up from her husband, rugby player Richie Myler, who is now expecting a baby with his new partner.Mum-of-three Helen has embraced her time on Strictly, though, including pulling off an impressive Paso Doble with her dance partner Gorka Marquez on Saturday night.SEE: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson teased over second pregnancy by close friendThe dancer paid a heartfelt tribute to Helen following their performance, encouraging her to believe in herself and praising her for being a lovely person and an "amazing" mum.The Spaniard was praised on social media for his kind words, and his fiancée, former Strictly contestant Gemma Atkinson, later took to Instagram to share her feelings.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson responds after fiancé Gorka Marquez's comments on Helen SkeltonVia her Instagram Stories, the star shared a clip of Gorka gushing about the Countryfile presenter, adding a gif of hands clapping and the words: "Absolutely!!!! What he said!!!"MORE: Ola and James Jordan's Strictly verdict: Hamza's perfect Salsa, Helen's unfair scores and the next celebrity exitPHOTOS: Inside Strictly pro Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson's luxurious family homeBefore the judges revealed the pair's scores, Gorka sweetly said: "Can I just say something? I know you have been having a difficult time and I know you've been made to feel like you're not beautiful, or good enough, or anything but if you don't believe in yourself, I believe in you. Gemma applauded her fiancé's words"Everybody here believes in you.
Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton has spoken out after her professional dance parter Gorka Márquez told her to "believe in yourself". He made the comments on Saturday night's show, after the pair impressed the judges with their Paso Doble routine. Gorka, 32, asked if he could quickly say something to his partner after the judges comments, when the pair were speaking and he made Helen, 39, emotional as he praised her.