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Calls for Helen Skelton to replace star on BBC show as fans gush over Springtime on Farm presenting

Fans have called for Helen Skelton to replace Rylan Clark on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two.

It comes following Rylan's announcement he was stepping down after presenting the programme for four years. In a statement shared on social media, the 34-year-old said it was time to "hang up my glittery jacket".

Many fans have now been left wondering what's next for the Celebrity Big Brother star and who will replace him. Some have suggested Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, who narrowly missed out on winning the latest Strictly series with dance partner Gorka Márquez.

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Helen is currently busy presenting Channel 5's Springtime on the Farm and has delighted viewers with live broadcasts from Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley. The mum-of-three has this week paid tribute to the show and said she was "grateful" for the experience.

In a post on Instagram, the 38-year-old wrote: "Fun on the farm ….. Filming. Friends. Family. @onthefarmc5 continues this week and next.

Helen Skelton on Springtime on the Farm (Channel 5)

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"Grateful for good times, good people and an ability to pay the bills #filming #yorkshire #farming #rural #farm #spring #cannonhallfarm."

Fans flocked to the comments to praise her presenting skills and to share how much they were enjoying the programme. Some also used it as an opportunity to ask Helen to take up other presenting jobs such as It Takes Two.

stuartrichardmoye.bert gushed: "You are an absolute top class presenter Helen…all you do is superb…but im sure many,many of your fans will agree that the absolute magic and heartwarming niceness you add to this show is truly amazing..!!!..THANK YOU so much Helen..!!!..long may it continue."

chrisprice706 commented: "I know you do the radio on BBC but I wish they had you on more TV. You could present the news, MOTD, Wimbledon, Horse racing, Pointless , any sports to be honest, oh and any wildlife. Don't need you on EastEnders."

And honeyburn.books.uk asked: "Potential Takes Two presenter??"

Springtime on the Farm continues tonight at 8pm on Channel 5.

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