There is reportedly 'no way back' for Helen Skelton and her husband of eight years Richie Myler following the announcement of their shock split earlier this week.
The 39-year-old TV presenter took to Instagram to reveal the heartbreaking news to her 277,000 followers, confirming that Richie has left the family home.
She told her followers: "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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The couple's shocking split comes just four months after the pair welcomed their third child - Elsie Kate. The pair also have another two children together - Ernie and Louis.
Former professional rugby player Richie, 31, is yet to comment on their unexpected split. However, a source has exclusively informed our colleagues at OK! that the Countryfile star has said she cannot see a reconciliation with her husband of eight years.
The unnamed source said: "She has been struggling recently. She has three very young children, one of them is only four months old and she’s had a real struggle with being a mum.
"It’s so sad, but friends don’t think there is a way back for them. She’s [Helen] really sad about it. Friends are really worried for her, but there is no way back sadly."
Following the heartbreaking news of their separation, fans flocked to Twitter to send their condolences.
One supporter wrote: "I hope they are both ok never easy thing to do kids come first". "Sad news about Helen Skelton & Richie Myler," another added.
While another said: "Always thought they seemed so happy but you just never know do you".
Helen met Richie when he was just 21, and the couple quickly fell for one another and went on to date for two years before Richie popped the question to Helen, back in March 2012. The loved-up pair wasted no time and tied the knot in December 2013 with a stunning ceremony at Kirkby Thore's St Michael's church, in the village where Helen originally hails from.
In June 2015 the pair announced the birth of their first child together, Ernie, shortly followed by the arrival of the couple's second son, Louis, two years later. Helen announced that they were expecting their third child back in September 2021 and later gave birth to a baby girl in December, the newest arrival is named Elsie Kate.
They have a stunning home in Leeds - which Richie has now moved out of - with Helen regularly sharing snaps of their family home on Instagram.
Helen, 38, has continued to share snaps of herself and the children on Instagram, most recently enjoying a sun-soaked holiday together during the Easter break. However, Richie appeared to be missing from the holiday as he shared a photo from his training session with his rugby club Leeds Rhinos at the same time.
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