Helen Skelton’s ex-husband Richie Myler has “deleted” his Instagram page after making his profile private following “abusive posts”.
The 32-year-old rugby player ended his eight-year marriage to Helen, 39, and quickly moved on with Stephanie Thirkill, also 32, who is now pregnant with their baby.
And now, the sportsman has reportedly left the social media platform for good in an attempt to remove those who “are here to share my photos or stories of me and my life in a malicious way.”
Out: Helen Skelton’s estranged ex-husband Richie Myler has ‘deleted’ his Instagram page after making his profile private following ‘abusive messages’ (pictured with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill
Posting about his decision to initially go private in October, Richie wrote to his followers on Instagram: “I have decided to make my profile private from now on.”
‘If you are here to share my photos or stories of me and my life maliciously with other people or waste your time sending me abusive messages, just unfollow me.
‘I’m going to start removing people from my account one by one, so if you’re a true rugby fan and I accidentally remove you, I apologize in advance and will accept you back! Thanks, Richie.
Richie’s profile is no longer listed on the social media platform.
Split: The 32-year-old sportsman has reportedly quit the social media platform for good in a bid to remove those who “are here to maliciously share my photos or stories of me and my life” (in the photo with ex Helen, 39)
MailOnline has contacted Richie’s representatives for comment.
It comes after Helen used the unofficial royal family motto, “Never complain, never explain,” as she put the divide behind her and “just got on with it” raising her three children as a single parent in 2023.
Proving herself to be unflinchingly stylish, as she has been throughout the ordeal, the Strictly Come Dancing star posted a black-and-white snap of herself on Instagram as she introduced herself to the approaching new year.
Helen shared a photo of herself smiling while at an earlier Strictly essay, writing: ‘Hey 2023…this is me. Never complain. Never explain. Just do it.
New love: The rugby star was first reported to be seeing Stephanie Thirkill (pictured together) just days after his split from wife Helen, Stephanie, also 32, is now pregnant with their baby
The dignified Countryfile host also thanked her professional dance partner Gorka Marquez for taking the photo, noting that he’s “everyone’s social media content guy.”
Helen shares Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and baby Elsie, one, with her ex Richie Myler, whom she split from in April.
The rugby player split from his marriage, leaving the family home just weeks after the birth of his third child, and is now expecting a baby with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.
The rugby player was first reported to be seeing Stephanie just days after his split from wife Helen.
Worthy: On Monday, Helen Skelton, 39, used the unofficial motto of the royal family in an Instagram post as she came to terms with her split from Richie Myler, 32.
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.”
“And my family is happy, my children are happy, and that’s all that matters.”
She explained that she agreed to take part in Strictly to end the year on a positive note, stating, “I think it would have been disrespectful for me not to have done 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.”
Ex: Back in October, Helen, who shares three children with Richie, declined to comment on Richie’s new relationship out of respect for all involved (pictured together in 2012)