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Helen Skelton was seen Friday enjoying a beer with dance partner Gorka Márquez, ahead of Strictly Come Dancing week four.
The presenter, 39, cut a comfortable figure in a red striped sweater while talking with Gorka in the hotel lobby.
It comes after the Countryfile host was pictured collapsing when it was revealed her ex-husband Richie Myler is having a baby with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill – just six months after he left the family home.
Fun: Helen Skelton was seen Friday enjoying a beer with dance partner Gorka Márquez ahead of Strictly Come Dancing week four
Helen completed her casual ensemble with black slim-fitting leggings and opted for socks instead of shoes.
Meanwhile, Gorka looked demure in cargo pants and trainers, paired with a cream hoodie and jacket.
Kym Marsh and Will Mellor are also heading back to their London hotel from the rigorous rehearsals ahead of Saturday’s live show.
Casual: The presenter, 39, cut a comfortable figure in a red striped sweater while talking with Gorka in the hotel lobby
Calm: Helen completed her casual ensemble with a pair of black figure-hugging leggings and opted for socks instead of shoes
Comfortable: Gorka looked low-key in cargo pants and trainers, paired with a cream hoodie and jacket
Helen, who shares three children with ex Richie, was reportedly made aware of the baby news before Stephanie, 32, announced it on social media.
The news of the pregnancy comes just six months after Helen announced that Richie, 32, with whom she shares three children, had left the family home.
The presenter and the rugby player welcomed their third child last December.
Looks good: Kym Marsh looked cozy as she donned a black patterned onesie and sporty trainers
Casual: Will Mellor wore a gray gilet over a black t-shirt, joggers and finished the look with white sneakers
Helen, who currently appears on Strictly Come Dancing, was reportedly made aware of the baby news before Stephanie, 32, announced it on social media.
She was seen wiping her eyes while drinking a cup of coffee before heading to rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing with her pro partner Gorka Marquez.
Former Blue Peter presenter Helen and Richie are said to maintain “warm relationships” for the sake of their children.
Richie ended his eight-year marriage to Helen in April, just four months after Helen gave birth to their third child, and quickly moved on with Stephanie.
Oh dear: It comes after it was revealed her ex-husband Richie is having a baby with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill – just six months after he left the family home
A source told The Sun that Stephanie and Richie are “excited” to be expecting their first child just six months after their relationship came to light.
They added: “Stephanie and Richie are clearly excited. They moved very quickly but are very happy together
However, the timing of pregnancy may raise eyebrows. It’s clearly such a huge step, and one that was made remarkably quickly with the end of Helen and Richie’s eight-year marriage.
Focused: Helen, who took part in Strictly Come Dancing last week, is ‘way too busy’ working out
“But Richie and Helen are very close, and in a way the timing is actually perfect as Helen is so happy right now.”
The source added that Helen is “way too busy” to focus on her training and rehearsals for Strictly.
Stephanie is thought to be showing a noticeable bump on social media already.
MailOnline contacted Helen and Richie’s representatives at the time for comment.
Baby on the way! Helen’s estranged husband Richie, pictured second from left, is expecting a child with his new girlfriend Stephanie, center