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Jessica Bacon

Helen Skelton's pal 'forever grateful to Strictly's Gorka' for 'making her smile again'

Since Strictly Come Dancing began back in September, viewers have watched Helen Skelton grow in confidence, even her friends have noticed a huge change in her happiness.

The 39-year-old’s pal, Stevie Atkins, the wife of rugby player Ryan Atkins, has thanked the show for the positive impact they’ve had to Helen, after such a difficult period in her life.

Earlier in the year, the former Blue Peter presenter split with her ex-husband, Richie Myler of eight years, only a few weeks after their third child was born in December.

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