Helen Skelton’s ex-husband Richie Myler is ‘set to be a dad again’, according to new reports.
The rugby ace, 33, is reportedly months away from welcoming his second child with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 33, who is currently seven-months pregnant.
Helen, 40, and Richie, who wed in 2013 and separated in April 2022, officially finalised their divorce in January and now co-parent their three children.
The BBC Morning Live presenter confirmed that she and Richie had split just four months after the birth of their third child Elsie. They also share sons Ernie, eight, and Louis, six, together.
According to The Sun, a source said: ‘Richie and Stephanie are over the moon about adding to their family.
Helen Skelton’s, 40, ex-husband Richie Myler, 33, is ‘set to be a dad again’, according to new reports
The rugby ace is reportedly months away from welcoming his second child with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 33, who is currently seven-months pregnant (pictured)
‘It’s been a wonderful year for them with their daughter Olivia celebrating her first birthday this month. They couldn’t be happier.’
While the happy couple are overjoyed with the news, ex-wife Helen has reportedly taken it as a shock.
The source added: ‘Helen found the news of Richie and Stephanie’s first child painful so this will be difficult. She is moving on as best she can and is focused on being a parent to their children.’
MailOnline has contacted Helen and Richie’s representatives for comment.
Richie and Stephanie began dating shortly after he split from Helen and welcomed daughter Olivia Laura Myler, 12 months, in March 2023.
Stephanie is the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, the rugby club Richie played for from 2017 until last year.
In January, a source told MailOnline: ‘Helen and Richie are legally divorced.
‘Their marriage was declared over at the end of December, so finally both parties can move on and start the New Year fresh.’
Helen, and Richie, who wed in 2013 and separated in April 2022, officially finalised their divorce in January and now co-parent their three children
The BBC Morning Live presenter confirmed that she and Richie had split just four months after the birth of their third child Elsie. They also share sons Ernie, eight, and Louis, six, together
Richie and Stephanie began dating shortly after he split from Helen and welcomed daughter Olivia Laura Myler, 12 months, in March 2023
A source said: ‘Richie and Stephanie are over the moon about adding to their family.It’s been a wonderful year for them with their daughter Olivia celebrating her first birthday this month. They couldn’t be happier’
While the happy couple are overjoyed with the news, ex-wife Helen has reportedly taken it as a shock. The source added: ‘Helen found the news of Richie and Stephanie’s first child painful so this will be difficult’
The couple’s divorce comes three months after Richie accused Helen of ‘dragging her heels over proceedings’ and ‘preventing him from moving forward with his life.’
MailOnline reported in October 2023 that Helen was yet to sign off their divorce despite receiving the decree nisi approved by the courts saying there is no reason why the couple cannot formally separate.
At the time a source close to the pair claimed that Helen’s alleged refusal to cooperate had left Richie ‘frustrated because he wants to move on with his life’ and ‘nobody can understand her continued delay.’
In 2022, Helen starred on Strictly Come Dancing, which she said helped to build back her confidence following her separation.
Speaking about her time on the BBC show, she said: ‘I think everybody at some point needs a little reminder of, “Actually, you’re really good at this, here’s your invisible crown, pop it on.”
‘I was like, “OK, I’m hurtling towards 40, I’ve just had another child. I’m on my own. I’ve moved my life; I’ve moved my house.”
‘I was on a bit of a sticky wicket, but the dancers are all like, “Oh my God, you have three children, that’s incredible. You bought a house, that’s incredible.'”