Helen Skelton's husband Richie Myler breaks social media silence following marriage 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".

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 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 surprised her fans on Monday when she and husband Richie Myler announced that they had gone their separate ways.READ: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementIn a short statement, she wrote: "Very sad to say Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children." Neither have publicly said why they called time on their eight-year marriage, but Helen was recently on holiday with their children, while Richie remained at home.WATCH: Helen Skelton reveals how her husband has transformed their homeHelen had stayed off social media after her statement, but she returned on Wednesday sharing a more uplifting post.SEE: Helen Skelton praised by fans as she poses poolsideWOW: Helen Skelton stuns in polka dot bikini as she enjoys beach day with her three kidsA 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 to with a crying with laughter emoji.Just 12 hours before the star shared news of her split, she opened up about the stresses of motherhood.