Helen Skelton has joked that she needs a nanny for herself and not her three children after embracing the fun side of life since turning 40.
The television personality, 41, shares Ernie, eight, Louis, six, and daughter Elsie, two, with her ex-husband Richie Myler, whom she split from in April 2022 and soon after the ace of The rugby league, 35, began a new relationship. romance with Stephanie Thirkill.
The former Strictly star said the sun: ‘I guess we don’t count calories anymore, right? It’s not fun. You get to a point where you think life is too short not to have fun.’
“I always say it’s not a child who needs a babysitter, I need a babysitter to do all the boring things.”
Adding: ‘Having children is the ultimate iron man. It’s amazing, I think women need to hear that. I’ve done marathons, I’ve done ultramarathons, but the work is harder.’
Helen Skelton joked that she needs a nanny for herself and not her three children after embracing the fun side of life since turning 40.
The TV personality, 41, shares Ernie, eight, Louis, six, and daughter Elsie, two, with ex-husband Richie Myler, whom she split from in April 2022.
The Morning Live host was married to Richie for eight years before announcing on Instagram that he had “left the family home” just four months after the birth of their youngest son.
In September, MailOnline revealed that Richie had become a father for the second time with his new partner. The couple already shares daughter Olivia, who was born in May 2023.
Richie’s new arrival comes seven months after he finalized his divorce from ex Helen following their split two years ago.
The Morning Live presenter was married to Richie for eight years before announcing on Instagram that he had “left the family home” just four months after the birth of their youngest daughter, Elsie.
MailOnline understands Richie and Stephanie welcomed their son Freddie three months ago.
Stephanie updated her Instagram bio to read that she is the proud mother of children Olivia and Freddie.
It also includes Richie’s name followed by a heart and dog emoji, in homage to the family pet, Ralph.
Hinting that she and Richie may have made their relationship official, she also changed her name to read ‘Stephanie Emily Myler.’
Richie’s partner is the daughter of the president of the Leeds Rhinos, Andrew Thirkill, a rugby club for which he played from 2017 until last year.
The former Strictly star said: ‘I guess we don’t count calories anymore, do we? It’s not fun. You get to a point where you think life is too short not to have fun.’
Adding: ‘Having children is the ultimate iron man. It’s amazing, I think women need to hear that. I’ve done marathons, I’ve done ultramarathons, but the work is harder.’
In September, MailOnline revealed that Richie became a father for the second time with a new partner, the couple already share daughter Olivia, who was born in May 2023 (pictured together).
In June, Helen moved out of the marital home she previously shared with Richie after selling the million-pound property in Yorkshire.
She currently lives with her parents, who help her take care of Helen’s children while she works and makes her next long-term plan.
In her autobiography, In My Stride, Helen recalled their 2022 separation and how it took her by surprise: “I was shocked. I know after a breakup people often say they didn’t see it coming and it sounds cliché, but that was me.’
In 2022, Helen starred in Strictly Come Dancing, which she says helped her regain her confidence after their split.
Speaking about her time on the BBC show, she said: “I think everyone at some point needs a little reminder of: ‘Actually, you’re really good at this, here’s your invisible crown, put it on.’
“I thought, ‘Okay, I’m approaching 40, I just had another child.’ I’m on my own. I’ve moved my life; I’ve moved house.
“I was in a bit of a difficult situation, but the dancers were like, ‘Oh my God, you have three kids, that’s amazing.’ You bought a house, that’s amazing.”