Helen Skelton looks radiant as she splashes about in a plunging black swimsuit while holidaying in the South of France with family and friends
Helen Skelton has been on holiday in the South of France with family and friends.
The 40-year-old Countryfile presenter shared a series of photos from the fun outing on Instagram on Monday.
Helen looked radiant as she splashed around in a plunging black swimsuit as she soaked up the sun with her closest loved ones.
The mother-of-three also shared a glimpse of her three children – Ernie, eight, Louis, five, and 16-month-old daughter Elsie – who she shares with ex-husband Richie Myler, 33.
Helen captioned her social media post: “Beach with babes #summer #summertime #schoolholidays #southoffrance.”
Happy: Helen Skelton, 40, was on holiday in the South of France with family and friends and took to Instagram on Monday where she shared a series of photos from the fun outing
Gorgeous: The Countryfile presenter looked radiant as she splashed around in a plunging black swimsuit as she soaked up the sun with her closest loved ones
Love: Helen shared a hug on the beach with one of her sons
It comes just weeks after Helen officially split from her rugby player husband Richie, 16 months after their high-profile split.
The TV star was issued with a decree nisi, announcing the end of their ten-year marriage, with the couple receiving confirmation by mail.
Strictly star Helen, announced her split from England and Leeds Rhinos rugby league star Richie last April.
Since their marriage ended, Richie has had a baby with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 32, the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew.
Helen and Richie now await the granting of an absolute decree that will legally seal the end of their ten-year marriage.
This is a legal formality once a decree nisi is granted and will be issued by the court as neither is contesting the divorce.
News of Helen’s divorce came as she revealed major changes in her life, including putting her former marital home up for sale and quitting her show on BBC Radio 5 Live so she could spend more time with her children.
Helen and Richie used to live in north Leeds, which she has now marketed as she is making a fresh start.
Good times: The TV presenter added a photo of herself with two girlfriends
Family: The mother-of-three also shared a glimpse of her three children – Ernie, eight, Louis, five, and 16-month-old daughter Elsie – who she shares with ex-husband Richie Myler, 33
It’s official: It comes just a week after Helen officially split from her rugby player husband Richie Myler, 16 months after their high-profile divorce
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Helen and Richie married in 2013 and moved into their Yorkshire estate together seven years later.
Following the news of Helen’s divorce, a friend told MailOnline: ‘Things are moving very fast for Helen and her life is going through a lot of changes. She quit a high-profile job, moved out of the house she shared with Richie, and now their divorce is final.
“These are exciting times for her and she is looking forward to a new life.”
Another added: A source told MailOnline: ‘It has been a difficult time for Helen, but she is moving on with her life, leaving the marriage behind and wanting to make a fresh start.’
As Helen moves on with her life, she’s also revealed to have launched herself back into the dating scene.
A source said: ‘Helen’s family and friends encouraged her to get back out there and she was happy to get her toe back into the dating scene, but she’s had some issues and felt guilty. She worries about who to let into her life and fears that she will be judged for the decisions she makes.
“There have also been people commenting about her not trying hard enough to make it work for Richie, and it has made her think about her marriage and what went wrong.
“In the end, she knows she tried everything she could, and once the trust was broken, there was just no turning back. But dating again has brought up some unexpected feelings that she struggles with.”
It comes after a source revealed, “After her trust was broken, she’s nowhere near ready for an all-in long-term romance.
‘But she doesn’t shut herself off from anything anymore. She is open to new adventures in every way and strives to say ‘yes’ to more things that fascinate her.’
Born and raised in Cumbria, Helen co-hosted the BBC children’s program Blue Peter from 2008 to 2013 and has been a presenter on Countryfile since 2014.
The TV favorite also starred in Strictly Come Dancing last year, where she made it to the final.