Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skleton and Gorka Marquez have 'grown incredibly close' over the past few weeks, according to a body language expert.
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Helen Skelton shared a glimpse of her day-to-day life on Strictly Come Dancing, and her latest update will certainly strike a chord.MORE: Strictly's Matt Goss opens up about rare condition amid emotional exit from showTaking to her Instagram Stories, the Countryfile presenter posted a behind-the-scenes snippet of herself pausing for a moment of light relief.WATCH: Helen Skelton shares rare glimpse of hilarious Strictly rehearsalReclining on a sofa, the mum-of-three candidly filmed herself eating a bar of chocolate as Fleur East and Vito Coppola danced up a storm. Helen's professional dance partner Gorka Marquez joined the trio and filmed the impromptu performance.MORE: Strictly's Gorka Marquez message to Helen Skelton as she admits 'what a week'SEE: Strictly's Helen Skelton: see 10 cutest photos of the star's childrenThe dance partners put their training to the test and performed a series of sassy dance moves – we're talking snake hips!Alongside the hilarious video, Helen included the caption: "Insight into my life at the min… @gorkamarquez making the content for everyone. Me eating chocolate.
@fleureast @vitocoppola_real @bbcstrictly being epic. It takes all sorts. Love this gang." The presenter has been paired with Gorka MarquezHelen's candid revelation comes after she opened up about the realities of taking part in Strictly as a mum-of-three.Appearing on Lorraine, the 39-year-old presenter - who has three children with her ex-husband Richie Myler - was asked how she balances, "me time and work".
Last week the duo wowed the judges with their powerful paso dobleHelen replied: "Of course I struggle. I lump work into 'me time'. Not everyone does Strictly for their work.
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's ex-husband Richie Myler has shared a rare family snap with his children to Instagram, following the news that his new girlfriend is pregnant with his child. The 32 year old professional rugby league player enjoyed a day out with his mother, Margaret, and his and Helen's three children, Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and Elsie Kate, nine months. In one snap, Richie's children could be seen seated in a sports stadium, perhaps ready to watch their father play rugby, as in the second snap, Richie could be seen smiling next to his sons in his uniform.
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 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.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left feeling emotional after Gorka Márquez sweetly reassured his celebrity partner Helen Skelton on tonight's show. Gorka, 32, and Helen, 39, performed an incredible Paso Doble which saw them win huge praise from judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood. After receiving their scores, host Claudia Winkleman began chatting to the pair and Gorka soon asked if she could quickly say something to his partner.
Helen Skelton showcased her fighting spirit on Friday, just days after her ex-husband Richie Myler announced his baby news with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.MORE: Strictly's Helen Skelton left baffled as son Ernie is caught doing something he shouldn'tTaking to Instagram, the Countryfile presenter posted a care-free video of herself dancing candidly on the set of Strictly Come Dancing. The spirited presenter looked overjoyed as she performed a series of lively dance moves ahead of Saturday's show.WATCH: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for Strictly revealAlongside the sweet clip, Helen included the caption: "That time of the week… When the hard work gets taken to the dance floor @bbcstrictly Thank you for keeping us in so far… We're having a blast". MORE: Strictly star Helen Skelton's ex-husband expecting baby with new girlfriend – six months after splitREAD: Helen Skelton fans all saying same thing about her Strictly partneringThe star's supportive fans flooded the comment section with an array of kind messages.