![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/strictlys-defiant-helen-skelton-insists-im-no-victim-as-she-looks-to-future/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1_The-red-carpet-at-the-2022-Pride-of-Britain-Awards.jpg&description=Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton refuses to accept any pity following the very public collapse of her eight-year marriage to Richie MylerStrictly: Gorka Marquez backs Helen Skelton in 'defiant' speechStrictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has been putting her best foot forward on the dancefloor, growing in confidence each week. The BBC One show came at a difficult time for the Countryfile presenter, who was still reeling from the collapse of her eight-year marriage to Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler. Richie left the family home in April when their youngest child was just four months old, with Helen announcing the sad news online. In a short statement, Helen, 39, said: "Very sad to say that 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." Helen Skelton and Richie Myler were married for eight years ( PA) The exes are co-parenting three children together ( mirror.co.uk) Since then it has emerged that rugby star Richie, 32, has moved on with Stephanie Thirkill, the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill. Furthermore, Stephanie, 32, is pregnant with their first child. Helen's protective Strictly partner Gorka Marquez made a rallying speech about the TV star after their performance, urging her to 'believe in herself' as the seemingly mortified star hid behind him. He said: "I know you've been having a difficult time, and I know you've been made to feel like you're not beautiful or good enough or anything. "But if you don't believe in yourself... I believe in you. Everybody here believes in you, your family believes in you." Richie is expecting a baby with Stephanie Thirkill Helen has moved on from the split by joining Strictly ( Daily Mirror) "It doesn't matter how many times I say it or the judges say it, or anyone says it, it's only you that can make the change and the one who believes in you. "You are an amazing woman, very inspirational, an amazing mum and an incredible dancer){kind=link}
Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton refuses to accept any pity following the very public collapse of her eight-year marriage to Richie Myler
Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has been putting her best foot forward on the dancefloor, growing in confidence each week.
The BBC One show came at a difficult time for the Countryfile presenter, who was still reeling from the collapse of her eight-year marriage to Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler.
Richie left the family home in April when their youngest child was just four months old, with Helen announcing the sad news online.
In a short statement, Helen, 39, said: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home.