Helen Skelton shows off her figure in an animal print bikini during her holidays in Lanzarote

Helen Skelton showed off her amazing figure when she donned an animal print bikini while on vacation in Lanzarote.

The 39-year-old TV presenter showed off her toned midriff in a two-piece as she enjoyed a dip in the water alongside her children Ernie, seven, Louis, five and Elsie Kate, 14 months.

The Strictly Come Dancing star let her blonde locks fall loose to her shoulders and also rocked a pair of sunglasses.

Helen also wore a pair of gold earrings and a matching necklace as she posed for a heartwarming snap at the beach with one of her children.

In another photo, the star donned a gray sleeveless vest along with dark jean shorts as she and the kids took a walk by the sea.

Family: The TV presenter, 39, showed off her toned midriff in a two-piece as she enjoyed a dip in the water alongside her children Ernie, seven, Louis, five and Elsie Kate, 14 months.

Alongside the post, Helen wrote: “I never understood why people kept coming back to the same place on vacation, then I had kids and I did…

‘We know where the park is, the good pasta and the best beach ❤️’.

Helen shares her three children with ex-husband Richie Muler, whom she separated from just weeks after the birth of their third child. and after a marriage of nine years together.

The rugby player is now expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.

Stephanie is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, who is one of the richest businessmen in Leeds and is worth an estimated £175 million.

Helen was said to be feeling ‘baffled’ by the breakdown of her marriage, with a source close to the couple telling MailOnline: ‘Helen is absolutely devastated’.

They continued: “Now she is contemplating life without him while he moves on with his new partner.”

In an October interview with The TelegraphHelen declined to comment on Richie’s new relationship out of respect for everyone involved, noting, “You can’t have any say in someone else’s life until you’ve walked in those shoes.”

Vacation: In another photo, the star donned a gray sleeveless vest along with dark jean shorts as she and the kids took a walk by the sea

Alongside the post, Helen wrote: “I never understood why people kept coming back to the same place on holiday, then I had kids and I understood…”

“And my family is happy, my children are happy, and that’s all that matters.”

He explained that he agreed to participate in Strictly to end the year on a positive note, stating, “I think it would have been disrespectful for me not to have done it in Strictly.” For my family, who needs to see me have a good time. It’s not just for me.

Helen continued: “I don’t see myself as a victim, no, because I mean, look… There are a lot of people who have been in my situation who haven’t had the opportunities that I have.”

It comes after Helen opened up about how Strictly regained her confidence after the devastating breakup of her marriage last year.

Appearing on Loose Women, Helen reflected on her journey on the show and how dance partner Gorka Márquez helped her remember “who I am.”

“In the first few weeks I didn’t know how to own it and be sexy and daring, but then it got easier,” she said.

Separation: Helen split from ex-husband Richie Muler last year, just weeks after the birth of their third child and after a nine-year marriage together

Resignation: The rugby player is now expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill (pictured), who is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, one of Leeds’ wealthiest businessmen

‘Then I stopped questioning it and just stopped caring less. I knew it would be over in the blink of an eye, so I gave it my all.

Helen went on to talk about her daring cabaret routine in which she dressed in black lingerie and stockings, with many fans calling it the ultimate “revenge” dance.

She said: ‘The cabaret routine was all about being fierce and powerful and that’s my version of sexy.

‘It made me remember who I am on this show. In the end she wasn’t thinking ‘OMG,’ she just wanted to have a good time.