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Helen Skelton wows in revealing pink number at Royal Ascot following recent split from Richie Myler

Helen Skelton has wowed fans in a revealing pink number as she glammed up for Royal Ascot following her recent split from husband Richie Myler.

The Countryfile presenter announced the devastating split in an Instagram post last month where she confirmed that the Leeds Rhinos star and father to their three children had left the family home.

Helen, 38, revealed the heart-breaking news to her 277,000 followers, saying: "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," along with two heartbroken emojis.

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Despite her heartbreak the mum-of-three has made a number of appearances at various events as she learns to adapt to her new normal.

And in her latest Instagram post the former Blue Peter presenter has left fans gobsmacked as she got her glad rags on for the prestigious racing event sponsored by the Yorkshire-based booze brand Slingsby Gin.

The popular TV star, who lives in Leeds, looked stunning as she donned a hot pink wide-legged halterneck jumpsuit with a revealing neckline from luxury designer brand Me + Em, as she posed for the camera alongside her girlfriends whilst enjoying a well deserved glass of fizz.

She teamed the show stopping outfit off white an extravagant white hat that was embellished with colourful flowers finished with a black Aspinall clutch bag.

Helen captioned the slideshow of pictures: “Day for it thanks for having us @slingsbysocial @the_royal_ascot #ascot #raceday #royalenclosure.”

The comments section was quickly flooded with compliments for Helen from her army of adoring fans as well as several celebrity pals, Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley penned: "Babe you look so beautiful", Gabby Logan penned: "Gorgeous ladies."

Actress Natalie Anderson replied: "Gorgeous!" alongside a heart emoji face, "looking super hot gorgeous one" responded Zoe Ball, while fellow presenter Laura Hamilton added: "Gorgeous Helen."

The presenter was recently spotted celebrating Steph McGovern 40th birthday alongside a number of celebs including the likes of Russell Kane, Kerry Katona, John Whaite and Denise Van Outen.

In the pictures, Helen appeared to be in high spirits as she partied the night away wearing a white top paired with low rise skinny black jeans.

Helen did not post any pictures from the event, however, she shared Denise' Instagram story which included a picture of her posing alongside the elaborate birthday decorations.

Meanwhile, Richie has reportedly been seen with marketing executive Stephanie Thirkill, who is the daughter of the President of Richie's club, Leeds Rhinos.

Helen and Richie tied the knot in December 2013 however called it quits eight years later mere months after Helen gave birth to their daughter. The former couple share three young children - Ernie, six, Louis, five and Elsie Kate, five months.

Earlier this month it was reported that Helen was fearful those closest to her may have known about her estranged husband's new girlfriend before she did, The Mirror reports. She was said to "feel betrayed" that some of her friends had failed to give her a heads up about what was going on.

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