Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler has shared a rare snap of the TV presenter's three children following the news that he is expecting a fourth child with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.
Myler, who is a Leeds Rhino rugby player, uploaded a snap of Ernie, Louis and baby Elsie Kate with whom he shares with Strictly star, Helen Skelton.
The former couples three children were pictured with their grandmother, Richie's mum, Margaret Myler, as they watched their dad play rugby. A second snap showed the two boys smiling with Richie on the pitch.
Richie captioned the post: "Grateful", as with all of Richie's posts following his split from Helen, the comments have been limited, however, there is one comment underneath from his mum, who goes by @margmyler on Instagram, it reads: "Amazing time had by all."
Fans of the Countryfile star were left saddened when they learnt the couple's marriage had broken down earlier this year following nine years of marriage. Helen announced their split back in April, just four months after welcoming baby Elsie.
She confirmed the "sad" news and said: "Very sad to say 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."
And while Helen threw herself into her career and juggling life as a busy working mum, the rugby star quickly moved on to a new relationship.
His new partner Stephanie Thirkill, is the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club.
Earlier this week the new couple announced they are expecting their first child together, it comes a mere nine months after Richie, 32, welcomed a third child with Helen, 39.
The Mirror reports how Richie told his ex the news before going public. Now, a friend of Stephanie's has insisted she has "nothing but respect for Helen".
The friend told The Mirror: “She has told me, ‘It’s upsetting that anyone could be judging me when I am so early on in pregnancy. I want to be able to enjoy this time without it being tarnished as I’ve always dreamed of being a mum. I have never meant to cause any upset to Helen but I do feel I’m being painted as some sort of horrible person'”
The fried went on: “Steph has kept a dignified silence but is very upset by some of the social media comments that have made her out as some sort of marriage-wrecker when she is nothing of the sort”. The friend also confirmed Stephanie only recently passed the 12-week point of her pregnancy.
Stephanie has her own marketing and communication brand and a dog named Ralphie. Single Helen has been branded a "supermum" since the break up.
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