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Helen Skelton and Richie Myler 'reunited' as fans think they spot him at daughter Elsie's birthday party

Countryfile presenter and Strictly finalist Helen Skelton has shared pictures from her daughter Elsie's first birthday party - and fans are convinced they have spotted her ex-husband Richie Myler in the shots.

In April this year, Helen, 39, announced that her eight-year marriage to Richie Myler, a 32-year-old rugby league player, was over. The pair had married at Kirkby Thore's St Michael's church in Helen Skelton's childhood village in December 2013.

On Instagram today, Skelton posted pictures of a family birthday party inside what looks to be her home, describing it as chaotic, Mirror Online reports. Helen wrote: "A wolf in a tantrum, a Spidergirl needing balloons and lost cricket gloves. All the chaos. All the love baby girl."

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One of the posts included a man who appeared similar to Richie, and fans quickly noted the man's hair and facial hair appeared similar to that of Richie's. Others speculated they had reunited for their child's birthday bash.

Another snap shows what looks to be a burnt beef burger patty, alongside the caption "safe to say party food was up to the usual standard chez Skelton". The few snaps were accompanied by an emotional post at the end of what has been a whirlwind year for Skelton.

Helen Skelton and Richie Myler had been together for nine years before they divorced (Dave J Hogan/Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

After giving birth to Elsie in December last year, Helen split from Richie just four months after. She attempted to find her feet, launching her own Radio 5 Live weekend show and becoming a last-minute addition to this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing - where she made it all the way to the final.

Now the TV star has proved she's come a long way in 12 months, as she shares a heartwarming post paying tribute to the tot. Sharing a stunning black and white pic of Elsie, Stevie Atkins, wife of rugby player Ryan Atkins, wrote: "Happy first birthday to you Elsie.

"You are the most adorable little girl who stole our hearts the second we laid eyes on you. We hope your day is fun and everything you deserve it to be.

Helen Skelton with her baby daughter (Helen Skelton/Instagram)

"All our love, hugs and kisses from Stevie, Ryan, Nala and Jada xxx."

"Happy birthing day to you too super mummy @helenskelton. Love you more than words can say. Have a glass of champagne for me too today, mwah x."

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