Helen Skelton’s ex makes big change after barrage of ‘abusive’ online messages

Helen Skelton’s ex Richie Myler made a decision about his online life, following the reaction to his split from the Strictly Come Dancing star and a recent influx of ‘abusive’ and ‘malicious’ messages

Helen Skelton’s estranged husband has addressed the ‘abusive’ messages he receives online.

Richie Myler has made a decision about his future on social media following the reaction to the end of his marriage with Strictly Come Dancing star Helen earlier this year and his subsequent new relationship with Stephanie Thirkill, who is currently pregnant with her first child.

The Leeds Rhino rugby player, 32, shared a lengthy message with his Instagram followers before making his account private, in which he explained how he has received a barrage of negative comments over recent months so is therefore making a change to how he lives his life online.

Addressing his Instagram followers before making his account private, Richie wrote earlier this week: “I’ve decided to put my profile private from now on.