Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler has been spotted for the first time with his new girlfriend as the pair enjoyed a romantic stroll in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
It comes just weeks after the shocking news of his split from wife and mother of his three children, Helen. The Countryfile star shared the heartbreaking news last month as she confirmed her husband of eight years had left the family home.
Helen told her followers: "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," along with two 'heartbroken' emojis.
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The shocking split came just four months after the pair welcomed their third child - Elsie Kate. They also have another two children together - Ernie and Louis.
And now, just weeks after the news broke Richie has been spotted for the first time with Stephanie Thirkill following rumours the two were dating. Stephanie is the daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos.
A source said told the publication that the 'couple' seemed relaxed and content in one another's company. “They seemed really content together," the insider told.
"They wandered down to the reservoir before a peaceful stroll on one of the tracks in the late sunshine. You can get away from everything there.”
Former professional rugby player Richie, 31, is yet to comment on their unexpected split. However, a source has exclusively informed our colleagues at OK! that the former Blue Peter star has said she cannot see a reconciliation with her husband.
In June 2015 the pair announced the birth of their first child together, Ernie, shortly followed by the arrival of the couple's second son, Louis, two years later. Helen announced that they were expecting their third child back in September 2021 and later gave birth to a baby girl in December, the newest arrival is named Elsie Kate.
They have a stunning home in Leeds - which Richie has now moved out of - with Helen regularly sharing snaps of their family home on Instagram.
Helen, 38, has continued to share snaps of herself and the children on Instagram, most recently enjoying a sun-soaked holiday together during the Easter break. However, Richie appeared to be missing from the holiday as he shared a photo from his training session with his rugby club Leeds Rhinos at the same time.
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