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Helen Skelton Reflects on Split and Co‑Presenter Romance Claims

Coverage in June reiterates Skelton's 2022 separation, her published account of its emotional impact, her denial of a romance with a co‑presenter, her ex's later relationship and the birth of his child.

Overview

  • Helen Skelton remains a weekday presenter on the BBC's Morning Live, broadcasting from the Salford studio with colleagues including Gethin Jones.
  • Skelton married rugby player Richie Myler in December 2013 and the couple had three children during their eight‑year marriage.
  • She announced the end of the relationship in an Instagram statement in April 2022 and described being 'in shock' over the break in her autobiography In My Stride.
  • Richie Myler later entered a relationship with marketing executive Stephanie Thirkill and the couple welcomed a child in April 2023.
  • Persistent rumours that Skelton and co‑presenter Gethin Jones are romantically involved have been repeatedly denied by both, most recently by Skelton in December 2025.