Helen Skelton's estranged husband, Richie Myler, has taken a savage swipe at his former wife and mother of his three children as he posts a loved-up snap with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkill.
The Leeds Rhino's star took to Instagram on Monday, July 25 to share a series of pictures from a romantic weekend away in Cornwall alongside his new partner. The pair looked smitten as they hugged each other as they smiled for the camera.
Richie, who shares three children with Countryfile presenter, Helen, captioned the post: "Cornwall, was worth a 32 year wait" as he made a dig at his former partner.
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It comes only three months after his very public split from Helen, initially, Richie kept a low profile following the announcement of their separation, however, he has recently gone Instagram official with his new love.
Stephanie, who is the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president, Andrew Thirkill, commented on the post: "Thanks for the best weekend! LOVE YOU."
Richie also took to his Stories as he mocked his girlfriend, Stephanie's, dress sense, sharing a snap of her wearing a long white gown, he said: "All for being organised but surely it's a bit early for Halloween?"
Former Blue Peter star Helen confirmed that Richie had moved out of the family home earlier this year on Instagram, she wrote: "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."
The former couple share sons Ernie, seven, Myler, five, and daughter Elsie, seven months. Their youngest child, Elsie Kate, was just four months old at the time of the separation.
Meanwhile, Helen, has been throwing herself back into work as she adjusts to life as a busy working single mum.
The much-loved star has recently been announced as BBC Radio 5's newest presenter after taking over the role from Love Island's Laura Whitmore.
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