Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton breaks down in…

Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton breaks down in tears as she admits she’s a 'different person'

Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton was full of emotions as she broke down in tears while reflecting on her journey on the BBC show.

The Countryfile presenter was getting ready to perform the Samba to Eso Beso by Emma Bunton. Just before stepping onto the dance floor, viewers got an insight into how rehearsals went with her pro dance partner Gorka Marquez.

Helen revealed that last week's performance at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom was her favourite night on Strictly so far after receiving her highest score of the series.

Helen Skelton breaks down in tears as she say's she's a 'different person' (BBC)

Speaking about the night she said: “The outfits, the dancers, everything just came together. The reaction was one of the moments I will never forget.”

Helen started to get emotional as she revealed: “The best reaction was from my dad, who was happy and so proud. He just looked at me and said ‘you seem like you again’.”

She admitted: “I'm definitely a different person from when I started..” The TV presenter got choked up as she burst into tears and added: "Sorry, I'm really sorry" to which Gorka hugged his dance partner.

She continued: "I think even you would say I'm a different person from day one, right?", adding: "I thought it was just dancing, it is so much more than that."

Head Judge Shirly also picked up on Helen’s “new confidence”, she said: “I’ve watched you from the very beginning and I think that you’ve come out this evening with this new found confidence and it was beautiful.”

It comes after Helen's heartbreaking separation from husband Richie Myler in April, after nine years of marriage.

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Viewers went straight to Twitter to comment on Helen’s journey. @ifeelflames Tweeted: “Helen is another contestant who has grown SO much in her time on the dance floor. Lovely to see her really enjoy herself & regain more confidence.”

@ryan_da_lion commenced: “As I said to someone earlier, I would love for Helen to win; since the beginning she has improved so much. Not just dancing but confidence.”

@makejoshscrum said: “Oh Helen, my heart! We’re all on your side and rooting for you #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.” While @MrHyperCritic added: “Great BIG smile on my face watching Helen dance the samba - brilliant!”