Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skleton and Gorka Marquez have 'grown incredibly close' over the past few weeks, according to a body language expert.
20.10.2022 - 01:03 / ok.co.uk
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.
Her mum and dad take care of her three young kids while she has work commitments in London – such as Strictly Come Dancing. She also co-parents her children Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and nine month old Elsie, with ex Richie, who’s said to be expecting another child with his new girlfriend. Discussing her life back on the farm, Helen told The Telegraph: “I can get up in my pyjamas, pull my boots on, pull my dad’s coat on, walk across the fields with the dog and what a joyous way to start the day.” She added that her and her family are “really happy, and that’s all that really matters,” while appearing to shut down the idea of pursuing any new romances anytime soon.
“I think if you’ve learnt anything about me in this conversation, it’s that not only is my glass half full, but I’ve currently got a glass,” Helen said. “I’ve got loads to be thankful for. I’m not going to worry about the one thing I haven’t got.” The mum-of-three also discussed her time on Strictly, and said she’d have felt “disrespectful” to have turned down the opportunity.
Helen explained: "I think it would have been disrespectful for me to have not done Strictly. For my family, who need to see me have a great time.” “It’s not just for me,” she sweetly added. Helen’s comments come after doting dance partner Gorka Marquez shared some
.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 fully immersed herself into this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and is relishing every moment with her dance partner Gorka Marquez.MORE: Strictly's Jayde Adams praises 'confident independent' Helen Skelton after candid confessionHowever, her decision to compete in this year's series took some convincing. The 39-year-old - who split from her husband Richie Myler in April - was encouraged to take part thanks to one friend.WATCH: Helen Skelton shares behind-the-scenes glimpse of hilarious Strictly rehearsalIn an extremely candid interview with The Telegraph, the Countryfile presenter shared: "I was talking to my best friend about it and I was like, 'I'm not sure, there's the kids and the press and it will be full-on.'MORE: Helen Skelton addresses split during Lorraine Kelly interviewSEE: 10 cutest photos of Helen Skelton's three children"And she just went, 'You're going to get paid to dance around with a fit guy, people are going to put makeup on you, and you’ve got to work.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing star Jayde Adams shared an uplifting post about herself and fellow competitor Helen Skelton after they were saved from the public vote.MORE: Strictly's Jayde Adams inundated with support after sharing final picture with late sisterTaking to Instagram on Monday, the comedian revealed that the pair headed out for a roast dinner following a gruelling week.WATCH: Strictly's Jayde Adams in tears as she remembers late sister"Two strong confident independent women, eating roast dinners after a big weekend. @helenskelton," she remarked in the caption alongside a snap of the two friends.READ: Strictly's Matt Goss explains why he broke down in tears after exit with Nadiya BychkovaMORE: Helen Skelton makes rare comment about the pressures of being a working single motherHelen quickly added heart-eyes emojis to the post, with Strictly dancer Lauren Oakley writing: "Love you both!!" One fan penned: "Oh my goodness you both deserved it!." Another follower stated: "Hey, you two look after each other, please.
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.
Helen Skelton has spoken candidly about mum guilt and how she makes time for herself while parenting young kids. The Strictly Come Dancing star has had quite the time of things recently, after splitting with husband Richie Myler following eight years of marriage and three children together. Helen announced in April that her ex had ‘left the family home,’ four months after she gave birth.
Gorka Marquez called a halt to Saturday night's live Strictly Come Dancing to plead with celeb dance partner Helen Skelton to 'believe in you'. In emotional scenes Gorka took time out to praise former BBC presenter Helen as he addressed the 'difficult time' she's been having.
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 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.