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Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton is living on her parents' farm with her three kids

Homes Editor

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023, 10:42 AM GMT+1

Helen Skelton, 39, is raising her three children, Ernie, Louis and Elsie on her parents' farm in Cumbria after splitting from her husband Richie Myler last year.

On Tuesday evening, the former Strictly Come Dancing star shared a sweet video clip from the vast garden at the property, showing her eldest son diving headfirst into a paddling pool. Helen explained the pool had been filled with cold water, writing: "Life is never dull. Early fans of cold water therapy [laughing face]."

The perfectly manicured garden also had multiple goal nets, suggesting the kids are big fans of football, and a wooden fence around the perimeter.

WATCH: Helen Skelton's son dives headfirst into pool

It seems like the presenter is making the most of her new living situation, and speaking to the Telegraph, she was quizzed on how life has been at her family home, she said: "You know how they say it takes a village? Well, I am literally in my childhood Cumbrian village with all my school friends, and so everyone just kind of mucks in together."

helen skelton garden elsie — Helen's former home was also very picturesque

Revealing what a morning looks like for Helen, she revealed: "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." It sounds very wholesome!

Helen and the kids used to reside in Leeds with Richie, after they purchased the property in 2020. During their two years at the house, they worked on renovating it, giving it a brand-new kitchen featuring a giant marble island and the boys were given an incredible bedroom with a climbing wall.

helen skelton sons bedroom climbing — Helen's sons used to have a climbing wall in their room

It is believed Richie no longer resides in Leeds either as he has welcomed another daughter, with his new partner Stephanie Thirkill, who is the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club, which is the team that Richie plays for.

READ: Helen Skelton talks parenting 'challenges' as ex-husband Richie Myler welcomes new baby

What has Helen Skelton said about her marriage break-up?

In a statement that announced Helen and Richie's nine-year marriage coming to an end, Helen said: "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."

LOOK: Helen Skelton smoulders in sultry white bra for exciting outing

In her Telegraph interview, she made her stance clear on being asked about her break-up by saying: "There's loads of stuff to ask me about that's really interesting, that's not, 'Ohhh, poor you.' I don't see myself as a victim, no, because I mean, look… There are a lot of people who have been in my situation who haven't been given the opportunities that I've got."

See the best photos of Helen and her kids

Helen with her three kids — The presenter is a doting mother-of-three

Black and white photo of Helen Skelton's children piled on her — Helen juggles her family life and career

Helen and Richie share two sons and a daughter

helen skelton mothers day elsie sons — Helen often takes her children on day trips

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