Helen Skelton has shared a sweet snap of all three of her children after it was reported that her ex-husband is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend.
According to reports, Richie Myler and his new partner Stephanie Thirkill are expecting their first child together - with sources close to the parents-to-be claiming the pair are 'thrilled' with the news.
Strictly Come Dancing star Helen was apparently told about her ex's news before his current girlfriend Stephanie, daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos, took to her private Instagram account to reveal her pregnancy to her delighted friends and family, writes The Mirror.
Countryfile presenter Helen was heartbroken when Richie ended their eight year marriage in April, just four months after she gave birth to their third child. Alongside their newborn daughter Elsie Kate, the former couple also share sons, Ernie, six, and Louis, four.
Helen is yet to comment on the reports her ex is expecting his fourth child with his new partner, but took to Instagram on Thursday morning [October 13] to share some sweet snaps of her three children.
"A life with brothers," the TV star captioned a sweet snap of her baby daughter watching TV alongside her two big brothers.
It's been claimed Richie doesn't think his pregnancy news will be 'a huge problem' for his estranged wife. A pal of Richie's told The Sun : "Stephanie and Richie are obviously thrilled. They have moved very quickly but are extremely happy together.
"It is obviously such a huge step but Richie and Helen maintain cordial relations, and in a way the timing is actually perfect as Helen is so happy at the moment."
They added: "Accordingly, Richie didn’t think it would be a huge problem because they have both moved on with their lives."
Helen announced the end of her marriage in April this year, telling her social media followers at the time: "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."
Following the shock split, Richie was snapped with new girlfriend Stephanie, who is daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos - the rugby club the dad-of-three currently plays for.
Helen and Richie's representatives have been contacted for comment.
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