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Connie Rusk

Helen Skelton's husband's new girlfriend runs two businesses owned by millionaire father

Helen Skelton's husband Richie Myler has embarked on a romance with the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club which he plays for.

Countryfile presenter Helen, 38, announced the end of their eight-year marriage with Richie, 31, in an Instagram statement last week, saying the rugby player had left their family home.

It later emerged Richie has fallen for Stephanie Thirkill, the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, who is one of the richest businessmen in Leeds and has an estimated net worth of £175 million.

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