Helen Skelton Biography
Helen Skelton, whose full name is Helen Elizabeth Skelton, is a television presenter and actress from England. From 2008 to 2013, she co-hosted the popular BBC children's program Blue Peter, and she has been a presenter on Countryfile since 2014. Currently, she is the host for all swimming events covered by the BBC, such as the European Swimming Championships, World Aquatics Championships, and the Olympics. Additionally, she is currently hosting the daytime series called The Instant Gardener.
Helen Skelton Age
Helen Skelton was born on July 19, 1983, in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. She was raised on a dairy farm in the village of Kirkby Thore. Her birthdays are annually celebrated on July 19. As of 2023, Helen Skelton is 39 years old.
Helen Skelton Height
She stands at a height of 1.6 meters tall (5 feet 3 inches).
Helen Skelton Parents
She was born to a mother named Janet Skelton and a father Richard Skelton who is a British musician.
Helen Skelton Husband
Helen Skelton is indeed a married woman. She tied the knot with Richie Myler, an England national rugby league team player, in December 2013. The couple has been blessed with two children. Their first child was born on June 19, 2015, and their second son, Louis, was born in April 2017.
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Helen Skelton Wedding
There is no information provided about their wedding but they got married in December 2013. This information will be updated soon.
Helen Skelton Olympics
Currently, Helen Skelton holds the position of presenter for all swimming coverage on the BBC, which includes prestigious events like the European Swimming Championships, World Aquatics Championships, and the Olympics. In addition to her swimming coverage, she is also currently hosting the daytime series called The Instant Gardener.
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Prior to her prominent roles in television presenting, Helen Skelton gained experience in the media industry. She started her career working in the newsroom at CFM Radio and also participated in various programs at Border Television. In 2005, she became a breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Cumbria, which made her one of the youngest breakfast show presenters within the BBC network at that time.
After her radio work, Helen Skelton transitioned to television, initially serving as a reporter and occasional presenter on the children's news program called Newsround. She also contributed to its weekend sports-focused counterpart, Sportsround. These experiences helped shape her career and prepared her for her future roles as a television presenter.
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Broadcaster Helen Skelton is appearing on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins
Helen Skelton is a well-known TV presenter recognized for her long-running role on the popular children's show, Blue Peter. However, she has recently made an appearance in Channel 4's series, SAS: Who Dares Wins. Helen Skelton, originally from Carlisle in Cumbria, was born on July 19, 1983, and is currently 36 years old. She is a Cancer by zodiac sign. With a degree in journalism from the Cumbria Institute of the Arts, she is not only a TV presenter but also a qualified tap dance teacher. In fact, she has mentioned that if she weren't in the media, she would have pursued a career as a teacher.
During her time on Blue Peter, Helen Skelton took part in numerous extraordinary challenges that tested her mental and physical capabilities. Some of these included kayaking the entire length of the Amazon River alone, being the second woman ever to complete the Namibian ultra-marathon, and becoming the first person to reach the South Pole solely on a bike.
Helen Skelton is married to Richie Myler, a player for the England national rugby league team. They first met in 2011 and exchanged vows in December 2013. While her legal name is Helen Skelton-Myler, she is professionally known as Helen Skelton. The couple got married at St Michael's church in Kirkby Thore, the village where Helen Skelton spent her childhood near Penrith. Helen and Richie have two sons together. Their eldest son, Ernie, is four years old, and their younger son, Louis, recently celebrated his birthday on April 8th. The family temporarily resided in France when Richie joined the Catalans Dragons club in September 2015, but they returned to the UK when he signed with the Leeds Rhinos in June 2017.
