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Monde Mwitumwa & Sam Cook

Helen Skelton posts 'just crack on' New Year's Eve message after split from ex

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has seemingly taken a swipe at her ex Richie Myler in a cryptic New Year's Instagram post. The presenter and Strictly finalist, 39, split from the rugby player last year after nine years of marriage.

Posting a black and white photo of herself in training for Strictly, Helen wrote: "Hey, 2023, this is me. Never complain, never explain, just crack on." She credited the photo to her former dance partner Gorka Marquez, saying: "Standard being everyone's social media content man).

Upon posting the photo, Helen was met with a barrage of supportive comments. Read on to hear what people had to say. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

Read more: Fans defend former Strictly star Stacey Dooley as random people mum-shame her

Manchester Evening News reports how Gorka commented "Sounds like a day of rehearsals," after his photography was credited. Elsewhere, a second person wrote: "Dreamy!! Happy new year beaut."

A third added: "Get out there with new beginnings!!! You’ve been given a second, better chance. Embrace it, enjoy the new challenges and making new friends." And a fourth simply said: "Happy 2023!"

Helen has spoken openly about how 2022 was a challenging year for her following the split from her ex-husband. She has said, however, that Strictly Come Dancing saw her through "dark days" - read more about that here.

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