Helen Skelton remained tight-lipped following her performance on Strictly Come Dancing tonight.
The usually jubilant former Blue Peter presenter, 39, was noticeably quieter following her epic dance.
The TV star couldn't seem to hide her emotions following reports that her estranged husband is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend, just six months after their split.
It has been reported that Helen was made aware her rugby player ex Richie Myler, 32, was expecting a baby with his partner Stephanie Thirkill before it was announced in a social media post on Steph's private Instagram account.
Helen has been throwing herself into Strictly with dance partner Gorka Marquez after a tough year, which saw the TV star announce in April the breakdown of her eight-year marriage, just four months after their daughter Elsie was born.
Following their stellar performance, Gorka praised Helen, revealing that she has had an incredibly tough week, and insisting that she needs much more self-belief.
"I know you might not feel good enough and you've had a really hard week, but you are amazing and I wish you would believe me when I say that," Gorka gushed.
It comes after reports say that rugby player Richie and Stephanie, who is the daughter the owner of Leeds Rhinos rugby club Richie plays for, are 'thrilled' to be expecting a baby together.
Helen, meanwhile, is said to be maintaining a 'cordial relation' with her estranged husband for the sake of their three children.
A pal close to Richie recently told The Sun : “The timing of the pregnancy may raise a few eyebrows though. It is obviously such a huge step, and one made remarkably quickly off the back of Helen and Richie’s eight-year marriage ending.
"But Richie and Helen maintain cordial relations, and in a way the timing is actually perfect as Helen is so happy at the moment," they said.
"She is loving every second of Strictly Come Dancing, and is far too busy — and probably knackered — to be worrying about her ex, accordingly, Richie didn’t think it would be a huge problem because they have both moved on with their lives," they added.
The Mirror has approached Helen and Richie's representatives for comment.
