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Helen Skelton fans say she should use Strictly to 'get even' with ex Richie Myler

Strictly Come Dancing fans are urging Helen Skelton to "get even" with her ex husband, Richie Myler, by winning the show. On Saturday, Helen treated viewers to a sizzling dance routine with her pro-partner, Gorka Marquez.

The dancing duo took to the stage on the weekend for their rendition of a Cha Cha, to the tune of Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's 'Rain on Me'. Though their dance did not put them at the top of the leaderboard that evening - scoring 27 out of 40 - it was enough to get fans talking.

And many viewers have said that they are rooting for Helen to go all the way, in a "middle finger" to her ex, Richie Myler. The Leeds Rhinos star has been very public about his new relationship with Stephanie Thirkhill, while Helen throws herself into her Strictly debut.

Read more: Strictly's Helen Skelton tells Kaye Adams she is 'stuck with her' after Strictly Come Dancing exit

Helen and Richie, who have three children together, announced their split in April this year after eight years of marriage. The split came just four months after the birth of their daughter, Elsie.

And fans have thrown all their support behind Helen in the wake of the split, urging her to "get even" with Richie. Comments about Helen and her ex have been posted on Twitter ever since her first dance last month.

@smw_86 said: "I really want Helen Skelton to enjoy this & smash the hell out of it!!! She deserves it #Strictly Mainly for her…but also as a MASSIVE [middle finger emoji] to her vile cheating lying ex husband!"

@Susystarfield said: "I love Anton Du Beke. And I’d love Helen Skelton to win. That would be one in the eye for her treacherous, dead beat ex husband!" @randomstuffxzxz said: "I hope Helen Skeleton’s ex husband rots in hell".

@elacha123 said: "#Strictly So glad for Helen, she danced beautifully and looks wonderful. One in the eye for her SH*T ex Husband!" @SannyEmmy said: "Go Helen. Show that ex what you're made of." And @ryan_da_lion said: "Imagine being Helen Skeltons ex …."

After their fiery dance on Saturday, Helen and Gorka are now back in rehearsals ready for their next appearance on the dance floor. On Saturday, the pair will dance a Viennese Waltz to Grease's 'Hopelessly Devoted to You'.

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