Helen Skelton’s ex-husband Richie Myler ‘welcomes baby with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill’-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro

Helen’s ex Richie has welcomed his fourth child (Picture: Richie Myler/Instagram/ Shutterstock)

Helen Skelton’s ex Richie Myler has reportedly welcomed a newborn with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.

Richie, 32, who plays rugby for Leeds Rhinos ended things with the Countryfile presenter and Strictly star, 39, in April 2022, just four months after she had given birth to their third child Elsie.

Helen confirmed the news at the time saying she was ‘very sad to say Richie and I are no longer a couple’ and he had ‘left the family home’ after eight years of marriage.

Stephanie, 32, is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, one of the wealthiest businessmen in Leeds – and owner of the Leeds Rhinos, the rugby team Richie Myler plays for.

Rhinos coach Rohan Smith confirmed that Richie’s absence was due to the arrival of his fourth child.

‘Richie has spent a bunch of time in hospital with the birth of his new little baby, so we’ve given him a little time off to settle in at home,’ he said.

Helen announced her split from Richie in April last year (Picture: Getty Images)

Richie has moved on with Stephanie Thirkhill shortly after his split with Helen (Picture: Richie Myler/Instagram)

Helen and Richie had been married since December 2013, with their split coming just over eight years later.

The news came just four months after Helen, 38, welcomed her third child, daughter Elsie Kate, with Richie, 31.

They are also parents to son Ernie, six, and Louis, four.

Helen and Richie share three children (Picture: Instagram)

In her short statement, 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,’ alongside two heartbroken emoji. 

It’s said Celebs Go Dating bosses are keen to get her involved following her split from Richie.

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A source told The Sun: ‘Helen has already proved she is great on TV and is really interesting to watch.

‘The public really felt for her after her split and bosses think everyone would love to see her dating journey.’

However, despite bosses reportedly making a sizeable offer to get her on board, it’s thought Helen isn’t keen on ‘sharing that part of her life’ on air.

The insider added: ‘They are willing to offer her big bucks to take part, but it looks like Helen really isn’t interested in sharing that part of her life. It would take a lot to change her mind.’

Metro.co.uk has reached out to Richie Myler’s reps for comment.

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