Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton has said that she felt "battle-hardened" going into the show following the sudden end to her eight-year marriage.
The 39-year-old, who presents Countryfile, has also said that despite being approached last-minute, she was keen to give the dancing competition a go. She added that she had been offered chances to go on Strictly in the past, but turned them down.
Helen was said to have been blindsided after her husband of eight years, Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler, ended their marriage and left the family home back in April.
