Helen Skelton splits from husband Richie Myler four months after welcoming baby

Helen Skelton announced her shock separation from husband Richie Myler last month, and just two weeks later, her rugby player ex has been pictured out with his new girlfriend - Stephanie Thirkill.MORE: Helen Skelton removes wedding ring – as husband's new girlfriend is 'revealed'The 31-year-old was first linked to Stephanie, the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club he plays for, earlier this month, and in the new pictures shared on MailOnline, the pair can be seen dressed casually whilst walking a dog together.WATCH: Helen Skelton gives HELLO! inside her stunning family homeStephanie and Richie reportedly met at a rugby dinner last autumn — when Countryfile presenter Helen was pregnant with their now four-month-old daughter Elsie.RELATED: Helen Skelton details 'terrifying' birth experience without husband Richie MylerREAD: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementHelen and Richie also share sons, Ernie, six, and Louis, four. Helen and Richie share three children togetherDespite meeting whilst still married, Richie has insisted there was no crossover and that he began the romance with Stephanie after his marriage collapsed.Whilst Helen has remained silent since announcing the split, she did appear on a video last week on her Instagram Stories and fans noticed that she had already removed her wedding ring.The mother-of-four reached out to fans seeking advice on their household budgets since the energy price cap increased.

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'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 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.

After eight years of marriage, Helen Skelton and Richie Myler have separated. Countryfile star Helen, 38, announced on Instagram that they’d called time on their relationship. She wrote: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.