Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler is 'dating rugby club boss' daughter'

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 reportedly hired a "private investigator" after she started to become suspicious of her husband Richie Myler's behaviour before their break-up.The Countryfile presenter, 38, had been happily married for nearly nine years, and shares three children with the Leeds Rhinos rugby player. But in an Instagram story last month, the star announced the pair had called it quits and Richie, 31, had decided to "move out" of the family home.

Helen Skelton has landed herself a new job presenting Channel 4's Super League, just weeks after announcing her shock split from her pro player husband Richie Myler.The Countryfile presenter, 38, who was left "bewildered" by the breakdown of her nine-year marriage, will front the coverage of the rugby show in June.This comes after just days after the it was reported that Richie, 31, is reportedly dating Leeds Rhinos' President Andrew Thirkill's daughter and has "jetted abroad" with the 31 year old. According to the MailOnline, the rugby player started dating the millionaire's daughter in the wake of the breakdown of his marriage - which came just four months after he and Helen welcomed their first daughter, a baby girl named Elsie Kate, who is the youngest sibling to their sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four. 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.

Countryfile's Helen Sketon, 38, was seen out over the bank holiday weekend before the latest revelations about her ex, Richie Myler. Helen's former partner Richie, 31, is said to be in a relationship with the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club, which he himself plays for. According to Mail Online, Richie is dating 32 year old Stephanie Thirkill, who he’s reportedly already living with, just weeks after moving out of his family home with Helen.

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.