Helen Skelton 's ex-husband Richie Myler was pictured with his pregnant girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill after playing a rugby match. The 32-year-old was seen cuddling pregnant Stephanie, who's father is the president of Richie's team Leeds Rhinos, at the Ireland vs Lebanon game at the weekend.
Richie, who had been representing Ireland's national team during the game, was joined by his teammates at the Leigh Stadium in Lancashire for the match, which saw Lebanon win 32-14. The father-of-three was seen wearing the black Ireland rugby shirt and joggers with a matching jacket over the top.
Meanwhile, Stephanie wore a white puffer coat as she supported her boyfriend at the game and had minimal makeup as she wore her brunette locks in a straight hairstyle, writes The Mirror. As the couple met up, Stephanie was seen resting her hand on Richie's back while the pair stood together.
After the game, Richie and Stephanie headed to meet friends at the Legends Bar in the stadium – greeting pals with a hug. Later, Richie headed back to his team mates as he boarded the national squad coach while Stephanie left the stadium with a friend and travelled back to Yorkshire.
The sighting comes after it was reported Stephanie was pregnant with the couple's first child. The tot will be Richie's fourth as he shares three children with Helen - Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and Elsie Kate, who was born in December.
As the news came out, a friend of Stephanie's came forward, telling the Mirror she had "nothing but respect" for the Strictly Come Dancing star. The friend said: "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 pal 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."
Helen and Richie welcomed Elsie Kate in December and, just a few months later in April, the Countryfile star announced their split. She penned a statement and shared it on her social media, which read: "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."
Months later, Richie confirmed his romance with Stephanie as he posted a photo of the pair in Cornwall and wrote in the caption: "Cornwall Was worth a 32 year wait".
Stephanie then replied with: "Thanks for the best weekend! LOVE YOU".
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