Helen Skelton Snuggles with Border Collie at Great Yorkshire Show Amid Romance Rumors

Helen Skelton looked as sensational as ever as she soaked in the sun in a cowboy hat on the opening day of the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday.

The television host, 41, who has reportedly struck up a romance with fellow presenter Gethin Jones, 47, in recent months, took time to pose for some wholesome photos with Bob the Border Collie as the four-day celebration got underway. 

This year marks the 166th year of the festival, which takes place in the northern town of Harrogate and celebrates the ‘very best of farming, food and countryside’. 

Helen was one of many visitors on the show’s first day, and she seemed in great spirits for the occasion as she cracked a smile for photos. 

Clad in a pair of blue jeans, brown boots and a stylish coordinated vest, the blonde stunner cuddled up to the adorable dog in the snaps. 

Sheltering herself from the sun on a day where temperatures reached 25C, Helen wore a stylish brown cowboy hat on her head as she let her blonde locks flow past her shoulders. 

Helen Skelton looked as sensational as ever as she soaked in the sun in a cowboy hat on the opening day of the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday

The television host, 41, took time to pose for some wholesome photos with Bob the Border Collier as the four-day celebration got underway

Clad in a pair of blue jeans, brown boots and a stylish coordinated vest, the blonde stunner cuddled up with an adorable Border Collie in the snaps

Helen’s rumoured new partner, television star Gethin, was however nowhere to be seen. 

After appearing on-screen together, the pair’s friendship is believed to have blossomed into something more in recent months. 

A source told MailOnline: ‘Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there’s a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection.

‘They’re both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny but there’s no denying their closeness both off and on-screen.’

The co-hosts, who appear on BBC’s Morning Live together on weekday mornings, first sparked rumours of a possible romance in March during a joint 24-hour roller-skating challenge for Comic Relief. 

During the endeavour, Gethin publicly praised the mother-of-three’s resilience and sense of humour while also gushing about how much he loves spending time with her. 

Helen later reciprocated the admiration, writing on social media following the challenge: ‘My dear @gethinjonesc… You are some man. 

‘I don’t publicly say often enough how much love and respect I have for you my friend because I assume it is well known, but for the record you’re a legend and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side on the rink, the sofa and beyond.’

Helen and co-host Gethin Jones, 47, are thought to have sparked up a romance in recent months 

The pair, who appear on BBC’s Morning Live together on weekday mornings, first sparked rumours of a possible romance in March during a joint 24-hour roller-skating challenge for Comic Relief

Taking to social media in March following their epic TV stint, Gethin shared his admiration for Helen and despite having spent 24 hours together, revealed that he called her up just an hour later

Helen and her Welsh co-host were later seen at a number of high-profile events, before seemingly confirming they had become more than friends as they enjoyed a weekend away at a country club together. 

They also fuelled speculation a short time later as Helen publicly cosied up to Gethin while riding through Manchester with the Welshman on his motorbike.

Helen and Gethin are however yet to publicly confirm their romance on social media or on-air.  

Helen has been single since her high profile 2022 break up from husband Richie Myler, the father of her three children, Ernie, nine, Louis, eight and Elsie, three.

The rugby league player, 34, was married to Helen for nine years before they split with the former Strictly star writing on Instagram that she was very ‘sad’ he had ‘left the family home’.

The ex-Blue Peter presenter has spoken about how difficult she found the breakdown of her marriage, writing in her autobiography she was in ‘shock’ and ‘didn’t see it coming’, as the couple split four months after the birth of their youngest child.

Helen’s commitment to her children saw the Countryfile star step down from her presenting role on BBC Radio 5 Live, as she announced in 2023 her departure was so she could spend more time with her family.

According to insiders, the hosts have formed a close friendship away from the cameras, as sources are convinced their bond has developed into a deeper connection (pictured in March)

Richie has since moved on with Stephanie Thirkill, the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, and they have welcomed two children, Olivia and Freddie.

Gethin, meanwhile, has been single for two years having briefly dated First Dates star Cici Coleman in 2023.

Previously, he had romances with TOWIE’s Lucy Mecklenburgh in 2014 and German underwear model Katja Zwara in 2017.

But his most serious relationship was with Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins who he dated for four years from 2007.