Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcement

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.

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'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.

Helen Skelton’s husband Richie Tyler broke his silence on Instagram on Thursday following on from the announcement of the couple’s split. Countryfile presenter Helen gave the sad update that the pair were “no longer a couple” in a brief statement made on social media earlier this week as she revealed that Richie had moved out from the family home. No reason was given as to why the marriage ended and Richie continued to remain silent on this matter as he returned to Instagram for the first time since the announcement.

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.

Countryfile’s Helen Skelton recently announced her split to rugby player Richie Myler after eight years of marriage.The news came just four months after the pair welcomed their third child together with Helen, 38, making the announcement to her Instagram page. Richie, 31, was born in Widnes, Cheshire on May 21 1990. He currently plays rugby for Leeds Rhinos in the Super League after joining them in 2018.The dad of three began his professional career in his hometown with Widnes Vikings in 2007, before signing with Salford City Reds.

Following the announcement of her split from husband Richie Myers, a source has exclusively informed OK! that Helen Skelton sees there being "no way back" for the former couple. Fan favourite television presenter Helen, 38, took to Instagram to break the sad news to her 277,000 followers. Posting text over a black background, the Countryfile star disclosed: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.