Helen Skelton at ITV Palooza 2019© Getty

Helen Skelton shares best answer to 'boyfriend' question following ex Richie Myler's new arrival

The Strictly Come Dancing finalist is a doting mum-of-three

Senior Online Writer
April 9, 2023

Helen Skelton is enjoying the single life at the moment, recently delighting her followers with an adorable video of her three children

She doesn't appear to be in any hurry to enter a new relationship, after her split with ex-husband Richie Myler, who welcomed a baby with his new partner earlier this month.

The presenter has always been an independent spirit, as she revealed in a new interview with Grazia magazine, where she shared that being in a relationship has never been her only priority

WATCH: Helen Skelton surprises children with 'new addition' to home

While preferring not to comment on Richie's new relationship or address speculation on who she might be dating, Helen shared the brilliant response she used to give to anyone who asked if she had a boyfriend during her time on Blue Peter

The busy mum said: "I was travelling all around the world, and seeing and doing incredible things. And whenever I came home and caught up with people, all they would ask is, 'have you got a boyfriend?' I was like, 'no, but I've got a few world records'." 

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The star quickly became a Strictly fan favourite

Helen and Richie announced their split a year ago, five months after welcoming their third child together, a daughter named Elsie. Helen also shares sons Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, with her ex. 

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

Whilst at the time the pair gave no reason for the breakup of their eight-year marriage, it was later revealed that the Leeds Rhino rugby player was dating Stephanie Thirkill, the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew. 

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Helen and Richie share two sons and a daughter

Last week, Helen gave a sweet glimpse into her family life as she attended a bingo event with friends and on the way home, little tot Elsie could be seen heading through an iron gate in a serene spring field where plenty of daffodils were growing in the corner. 

SEE: Helen Skelton's ex-husband Richie Myler deletes Instagram after TV star's cryptic post

Elsie looked suitably wrapped up for the cold weather in a gold puffer coat covered with a white leaf design and blue trousers, worn with a pair of booties.

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