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Helen Skelton talks parenting 'challenges' as ex-husband Richie Myler welcomes new baby

The Strictly Come Dancing star hosted a fun workshop as the baby news broke


Helen Skelton
Andrea Caamano
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On 3 April 2023
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Helen Skelton was up for some family fun on Sunday, as she headed to West London to host the first live Kinder Masters of Play Festival at KidZania.

The mother-of-three, who is promoting the new workshops for parents and children over the Easter holidays at KidZania, led a fun dance class for families after addressing attendees about how "challenging" it can be to keep kids entertained, particularly during school holidays.

Helen Skelton seemed upbeat just days after the news broke
Helen Skelton seemed upbeat just days after the news broke

The Strictly Come Dancing star's appearance happened just days after her husband Richie Myler had welcomed his fourth child.

Helen and Richie announced their split exactly one year ago, five months after welcoming their third child together, a daughter named Elsie.

Whilst at the time the pair gave no reason for the breakup of their eight-year marriage, it was later revealed that the Leeds Rhino rugby player was dating Stephanie Thirkill, the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew.

The Strictly star danced with children at the event
The Strictly star danced with children at the event

Despite the news, which broke on Saturday, Helen was spotted looking upbeat as she took part in the different workshops hosted by play experts, such as award-winning author and illustrator, Christiane Engel, and renowned palaeontologist, Dr Dean Lomax.

Helen has rarely spoken out about the split. During her appearance on last year's Strictly, she admitted the end of her marriage to Richie had contributed to her decision to take part.

Richie Myler and Stephanie welcomed their first child together last week
Richie and Stephanie welcomed their first child together last week

"I did Strictly this year because sometimes you just need to jump on the opportunity and chance to put a big smile on your face," she said at the time.

Of the news that Richie would be welcoming a new baby this year, she told The Telegraph last October: "You cannot have any opinion on anyone else's life until you've walked in those shoes. And my family are happy, my kids are happy, and that's all ultimately that matters."

She also revealed she is not worried about finding love after the shock split. "I've got loads to be thankful for. I'm not going to worry about the one thing I haven't got," she told the publication.

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