Helen Skelton says Strictly Come Dancing is the perfect opportunity for her family to see her smiling again.
This comes after the Countryfile presenter split from her husband of eight years, Richie Myler, earlier this year. Helen had given birth to the former couple's third child and daughter, Elsie Kate, just a few months before.
Helen was asked in an interview prior to her debut this weekend why now was the best time for her to take part in the show. She replied: "I just wanted to do something fun! It was a good chance for my family to see me smiling and it's a fun adventure.
