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Saffron Otter

BBC Strictly Come Dancing finalist Helen Skelton's main motive for winning, according to mum

Tonight will see Strictly Come Dancing 2022 come to a close after 12 weeks for the highly-anticipated final. Just four celebrities remain in the competition who will all be competing to take home the coveted glitterball trophy - including much-loved presenter Helen Skelton.

The mum-of-three, who split from her ex-husband Richie Myler before joining the BBC dancing show, has been determined to make it to the end and says the overwhelming experience has changed her as a person. Since Leeds Rhinos star Richie, 32, who is now expecting a baby with Stephanie Thirkill, 32, walked out on their marriage, Helen, 39, and her children moved to her parent's farm in Cumbria.

Over the course of the past few weeks, viewers have witnessed the Countryfile presenter gradually bounce back from her heartbreak while she has consistently wowed judges with her natural dance ability. Fans have even hailed her iconic Mein Herr performance as her 'revenge dance'.

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