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Helen Skelton may have had her confidence shaken in her marriage split but she showed dazzling form on the opening show – and pro partner Gorka Marquez is urging her to “believe she can do it”. The Countryfile presenter, 38, was devastated earlier this year when husband of eight years Richie Myler ended their relationship. And then, in the week she made her Strictly debut, the rugby league player referred to his new girlfriend as his “family”.

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".

Helen Skelton has been unfollowed by her estranged husband Richie Myler on her social media.The Countryfile star announced her partner of eight years and father to her three children had left their family home last month.The presenter shared the sad news that she and Richie had decided to call it quits on their marriage only four months after welcoming their daughter Elsie Kate in December. Richie, 31, has remained relatively silent on the reasons behind their split, but has made the decision to unfollow his wife.