Carol Vorderman offers support to Strictly’s Helen Skelton

Carol Vorderman, 61, and co-host Ashley Banjo, 34, hosted this year’s Pride of Britain from London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, where a number of famous faces joined Monday night’s ceremony to celebrate the nation’s unsung heroes, honouring their good deeds. The Countdown legend has since reacted to her pal and Strictly Come Dancing star, Helen Skelton, 39.It comes after Carol wowed in red as she walked the red carpet with her son Cameron.The mathematician, who is a self-proclaimed fan of upcycling, opted to wear the same gown she wore at the Pride of Britain Awards last year.Carol sported a red floor-length gown with padded shoulders, accessorised with a fishtail.The gorgeous upcycled gown hugged her curves as her blonde tresses cascaded down her shoulders, as she posed for pictures on the red carpet.READ MORE: Piers Morgan slams Prince Harry as he ‘plays the victim’ with new book Carol Vorderman offers support to Strictly’s Helen Skelton (Image: GETTY) Carol Vorderman looked glam as she hit the red carpet (Image: GETTY) Helen Skelton reacted to Carol Vorderman’s video (Image: TWITTER CAROL VORDERMAN) Carol Vorderman reached out to Helen Skelton (Image: TWITTER CAROL VORDERMAN)Helen took the opportunity to retweet the clip, in view of her 141,000 followers.The Countryfile presenter captioned the post with a heart emoji.Carol reacted to the sweet post and replied to the Strictly star: “So good to see you albeit briefly top woman x see you properly soon.”Helen replied: “Catch up overdue and needed!”DON’T MISS…Victoria Beckham spills on reason David Beckham queued up for Queen[LATEST]Emily Atack flashes legs in thigh-skimming dress[PICTURES]Amanda Holden risks wardrobe mishap as she flashes legs in tiny skirt[INSTAGRAM]The sweet message comes after Helen’s public split with Leeds Rhinos legend Richie Myler.The presenter, who is currently taking part in this year’s Strictly, announced the couple’s separation in April and later shared she moved back in with her parents at her family’s farm.Meanwhile, Carol gave fans a behind the scenes glimpse as she prepared for her hosting gig at this year’s Pride of Britain.Going from her natural good looks to red-carpet glam, Carol thanked her team for the “sprucing up.”