HELEN Skelton today returned to TV for first time since splitting from Richie Myler.
But the TV star, 38, is sure to be reminded of her of her ex, as she is hosting Channel 4’s rugby league coverage.
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Helen had been absent from her BBC1 presenting job at Countryfile since the split, but fans were delighted to see her presenting the Hull KR v Catalan Dragons game.
She is leading the coverage in the absence of presenter Adam Hills who is currently in Australia.
Helen looked stylish in an oversized black blazer, black trousers, and brown boots.
Fans were thrilled to see her back on the box, and took to Twitter to share their joy.
One viewer tweeted: “I’m sure it can’t be easy for her given recent events but she always does a great job because she’s a top quality professional.”
While this one commented: “I do love @HelenSkelton! Fantastic presenter and is so passionate about our ace game.”
Another fan said: “Great to see Helen Skelton is still presenting the Rugby League on Channel 4.”
Meanwhile, The Sun revealed how Helen hired a private investigator after she became suspicious about rugby league star Richie’s behaviour.
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She revealed on social media last month the Leeds Rhinos ace, 31, had left her after nine years together.
It then emerged he had already begun a new relationship with a new woman — 32-year old Stephanie Thirkill — just weeks after the marriage ended.
But Helen had suspected infidelity and employed a private eye to help uncover the truth.
She has since contacted Stephanie’s estranged husband Richard Sugden, who lives in Harrogate, North Yorks, to compare notes on the timeline of the relationship.
We can also reveal Richie met Stephanie at a rugby dinner last autumn — when Helen was six months pregnant and left the event early.
Earlier in the evening, Stephanie — the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, who is worth £175million — had asked for a photograph with the couple and they obliged.
The new couple insist they only started their relationship after Richie had split from Helen.
Helen and her ex share three children together aged six, five and four months.
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