Richie Myler and Stephanie Thirkill: their relationship became public knowledge in May
(Picture: Helen Skelton / Instagram)Helen Skelton’s estranged husband, Richie Myler, is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend, six months after they ended their marriage, according to a report.
Myler ended his eight-year marriage to Skelton, 39, in April, just four months after she gave birth to their third child.
He then struck up a romance with Thirkill, 32, the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, who is one of the richest businessmen in Leeds and is worth an estimated £175 million – shortly after.
The pair’s relationship then came to light in May, days after it was announced that his marriage was over.
Myler also wasted no time in showing off the new romance, posting an image on Instagram of him with Thirkill at Wimbledon in June.
Now it has been reported that the former Blue Peter presenter was told of Thirkill’s pregnancy before she announced it on social media.
A source told the Sun that Myler and Thirkill are “thrilled” to be expecting their first child, just six months after their relationship came to light.
The insider shared: “Stephanie and Richie are obviously thrilled. They have moved very quickly but are extremely happy together.
“The timing of the pregnancy may raise a few eyebrows though. It is obviously such a huge step, and one made remarkably quickly off the back of Helen and Richie’s eight-year marriage ending. But Richie and Helen maintain cordial relations, and in a way the timing is actually perfect as Helen is so happy at the moment.”
The source added that Helen is “far too busy” focusing on her rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing while it is believed that Stephanie is already displaying a noticeable bump on social media.
Myler has two sons Ernie, six, Louis, five, and a daughter, Elsie Kate, eight months, with his estranged wife Helen.
Skelton confirmed her and Myler’s breakup on Instagram in May and shared at the time: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.
“He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children.”
The Evening Standard has contacted Helen Skelton and Richie Myler’s representatives for comment.
