Richie Myler has shared a photo of himself enjoying a day date with new partner, Stephanie Thirkill, following his high-profile split from Helen Skelton.
It comes on the same day that Helen celebrates her 39th birthday as tributes for the popular presenter flood social media from family and friends.
The Countryfile presenter confirmed in April that her Leeds Rhinos husband had left the family home, with reports emerging soon after that he had started a relationship with Thirkill, the daughter of the rugby league club's president.
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Myler took to Instagram to share a photo with 32-year-old Thirkill after she posted a picture of the pair together paddle boarding in Knaresborough.
The rugby player, who shared three children with Skelton, has recently returned to action with the Rhinos following a long-term injury.
At the time of the split, 38-year-old Skelton said: "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." She ended the post with two broken heart emojis.
It has previously been reported that Richie has unfollowed Skelton on Instagram and he was spotted for the first time with his new girlfriend as the pair enjoyed a walk together in Harrogate.
Thirkill, 32 has a degree in Retail Marketing Management from Leeds Metropolitan University and has worked in her father's firm Age Partnership Group Limited, a retirement specialist based in Leeds.
Her dad, Rhinos president Andrew, is one of Leeds' wealthiest business owners with an estimated net worth of around £175 million.
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