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Helen Skelton flooded with support from fans as she posts smiley picture

Helen Skelton put on a brave display and took to Instagram to share a clip of herself playing with her children's toys in a paid advertisement following her shock split from estranged husband Richie Myler earlier this month.

The Countryfile star and mum-of-three confirmed that the father of her children had left the family home in a heart-breaking statement via social media last month.

But it was business as usual for Helen who returned to social media with a smile yesterday, she shared a smiley snap of herself alongside the toy in question alongside the caption: "Any Bluey fans out there? We are big Bluey watchers in our family!

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"Now I have a small problem...I was going to give my nephew the new Bluey toys as a gift, but my boys are obsessed and won't let me give them away! The 4 wheeled drive and caravan are so much fun.

"The car comes with two surf boards and caravan attaches to the back so it can be pulled along for action packed summer time adventures! And how amazing is the pool?! You can fill with water and re create some of the hilarious scenes from @officialblueytv episodes. All products now available to buy from The Entertainer."

It wasn't long before the comments section was flooded with support for the TV personality, one fan responded: "Fantastic to see your beautiful smile."

A second follower added: "Your my fave presenter I watch everything you do so sorry your having a hard time x stay strong you lovely lady."

"Hope u well love we are behind u xxx" added another social media user, followed by a string of heart emoji's, "Great to see the smile back" encouraged another.

It comes after rumours that Strictly Come Dancing is keen for the TV presenter to feature in the show's new line-up later this year. Helen has reportedly been considered as the BBC searches for a new batch of celebrities to appear on 2022's series of the hit dance show.

Helen previously appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing festive special back in 2012 and now 10 years later bosses are keen to get her on board.

A source said: "Helen has been on the Strictly wish list since she did the Christmas special, but the timing has never been quite right for her to sign up. She relocated to France in 2015 for three years while Richie was playing there and has also taken time out for her three pregnancies.

"There was also the suggestion that Richie wasn't sure about her taking part. But this year, the bosses feel the situation might be different."

It comes after the news that Helen's estranged husband Richie has embarked on a new relationship with the daughter of the President of his rugby team, multi-millionaire Andrew Thirkill.

The Leeds Rhinos scrum-half has since unfollowed Helen on Instagram and has recently been spotted with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.

Helen has been trying to get on with her life and she posted pictures of herself and friends on a night out at the recent Sports Industry Awards, where she said she "felt like herself again". It was the first time she had been seen publicly since the separation and she wore a Victoria Beckham midi dress for the occasion.

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