Helen Skelton has admitted she feels like a ‘different person’ since appearing on Strictly Come Dancing following her split from ex-husband Richie Myler earlier this year.
The TV presenter, 39, was seen sobbing during Saturday’s episode of the show before taking to the dance floor with her professional partner Gorka Marquez, 32, to perform a samba.
She told the twinkle-toed star Gorka how her dad Richard said she looked like herself again after giving her ‘best performance ever’ at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom last week.
In tears: Helen Skelton tearfully admits she feels like a ‘different person’ since appearing on Strictly Come Dancing following her split from ex-husband Richie Myler
Helen said: “He just looked at me and said ‘you look like you again’ and I’m certainly a different person than when we started.”
She asked Gorka, “I think even you would say I’m a different person from day one, right?”
Helen was left devastated in April this year when Richie, who she married in 2013, moved out of their family home just months after she gave birth to their third child in December.
Embracing: The TV presenter, 39, was seen sobbing during Saturday’s episode of the show before taking to the dance floor with her professional partner Gorka Marquez, 32 (pictured)
Rugby player Richie is now expecting his first child with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkhill, daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos.
On how her performances on Strictly have helped her, Helen told the Mirror: ‘I’m definitely having a good time, I just want to come off the dance floor every week with a smile on my face.
“The costume, make-up and hair are the best in the business. They all make you feel good, look in the mirror and look amazing.
Tough: It comes after Helen recently revealed how the end of her eight-year marriage to Richie left her ‘battle-hardened’
Helen praised her parents for having ‘amazing hands’ as she continues to juggle life as a single parent following her split from Richie.
The Countryfile presenter said ‘grandparents keep the economy going’ as she told how ‘easy’ they made her life.
The mother-of-three moved back in with her parents Richard and Janet last month as she juggles parenting, work and Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.
Helen is mum to sons Louis, seven, Ernie, five, and daughter Elsie, eleven months, who she shares with professional rugby player Richie.
She told Closer magazine how she “gets to do all the fun stuff” with her kids while her parents take on the practical side.
‘It’s the easiest parenting time of my life’: The 39-year-old mum-of-three moved back in with parents Richard and Janet last month as she juggles parenting, work and rigorous rehearsals
She said: “My parents are amazing. This is the easiest period of parenting in my life because they are on hand all the time and do a lot of things for me. I’m pretty sure the grandparents keep this economy going!”
“My mother prepares the school uniform and makes sure the homework is done. Where I can do all the fun stuff like take them to soccer and swimming and all that. So it’s a juggling act, but in the end I feel really lucky.
“I’m really thankful that I got my parents to do all the hard work and I get to do all the fun stuff.”
Twinkle-toed stars: Helen scored a total of 29 out of 40 in Saturday’s love episode of Strictly
And Helen is including her children in her Strictly experience, with the TV star telling the Mirror: ‘It’s nice to make the children part of it.
“They are very proud of me. The average one is definitely into jive, that’s his favorite.’
Helen received a total of 29 points out of 40 on Saturday’s live episode of Strictly, putting her near the bottom of the table above Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe, who scored 25 points.
Giving his comments, judge Anton Du Beke told Helen and Gorka: “What I loved about this performance was that I got you, we’ve got Helen Skelton coming out to play… I feel the ladies will be talking to you about the leg action , but well done.’
Craig Revel Horwood said: “He was very straight, he was very wooden, he was square, he had no bounce, but a fantastic personality.”
Praise: Giving his comments, judge Anton Du Beke told Helen and Gorka: “What I loved about this performance was that I caught you, we got Helen Skelton to come out to play.”
Motsi Mabuse told them, “I saw so much detail in your dances, so this is a great, great thing. What I saw honestly is that you guys put in a lot of work and that’s what Samba feels like.
And Shirley Ballas said: “I’ve been watching you from the beginning and I saw you come here with this newfound confidence… I think you did a good samba for 75 percent… I thought that for Because the samba is a difficult dance, you do well
In giving their marks, Craig gave fives, while Mozzi, Shirley and Anton gave eights. Their total score was 29.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Sundays on BBC One at 6pm.
LOW COME TO DANCE 2022: WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS?
KIM MARSH
Age: 46
Occupation: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: “I’m so glad there is this year! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going from watching at home in my pajamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a sparkly dress.
ELI SIMMONDS
Age: 27
Occupation: Former athlete
Ellie says: “Being asked to be part of the Strictly family is so exciting and I can’t wait, it’s going to be so much fun.”
TYLER WEST
Age: 26
Occupation: Radio DJ
Tyler says, “This is a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.”
ELI TAYLOR
Age: 38
Occupation: Comedian
Ellie says, “Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
TONY ADAMS MBE
Age: 55
Occupation: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: “To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of sequins and the call of salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of strictly soft shoes”
WILL MELLOR
Age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: “I know it’s going to be a huge challenge, but that’s what life is all about. It’s also my mom’s favorite show, and she’s had some really tough years, so I’m doing this for her too. Give it!’
MOLLY RAINFORD
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: “I already know it’s going to be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family to share it with.”
FLEUR EAST
Age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: “I’m equal parts nervous and excited to be part of this year’s Strictly line-up. I am excited to learn new skills and want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.”
HAMZA YASIN
Age: 35
Occupation: cameraman and wildlife presenter
Hamza says: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a great show.”
HELEN SKELTON
Age: 39
Occupation: TV and radio presenter
Helen says: “I’m really excited to embark on a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to start.
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