Helen Skelton is a well-known English TV presenter who often appears on BBC1’s Morning Live. She became popular as a co-presenter on the children’s show Blue Peter, where she worked from 2008 to 2013.
In addition to that, Helen co-hosted two series of Holiday Hit Squad on BBC One, alongside Angela Rippon and Joe Crowley. She also presented a daytime gardening show called The Instant Gardener, which aired for two series.
Early Life & Career
Helen Skelton was born on July 19, 1983, in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, and grew up on a dairy farm in the village of Kirkby Thore. She went to the local primary school and later attended Appleby Grammar School. She eventually earned a degree in journalism from the Cumbria Institute of the Arts. While she was in college, Helen worked as an extra on TV shows like Coronation Street and Cutting It.
Helen once said that if she hadn’t become a TV presenter, she would have liked to be a teacher. Her brother, Gavin Skelton, is a former professional footballer and has worked as a player-manager.
She started her media career working in the newsroom at CFM Radio and did different jobs at Border Television. In 2005, she became a breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Cumbria, making her one of the youngest people to hold that position on the BBC at the time.
| Full Name | Helen Elizabeth Skelton |
| Date of Birth | 19 July 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Carlisle, Cumbria, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Husband Name | Richie Myler |
| Children | Ernie (b. 2015), Louis (b. 2017), Elsie (b. 2021) |
| Education | BA in Journalism, Cumbria Institute of the Arts |
| Net Worth | Approximately $6 million |
| Social Media | Instagram – Facebook – XTwitter |
Career & Television Details
Helen Skelton started off as a reporter and occasional presenter on the children’s news show Newsround and its sports version, Sportsround. On August 28, 2008, she became a presenter on Blue Peter, replacing Zoe Salmon and becoming the show’s 33rd presenter. While working on Blue Peter, she also covered events like Wimbledon as a correspondent. She eventually left the show and was replaced by Ore Oduba in 2016.
In December 2012, Helen joined a Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, and she also appeared on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip with her friend and former co-presenter Rebecca Adlington. In 2023, Helen ventured into voice acting and became the voice of farmer Annie Morris in the animated children’s show Fireman Sam.
Aside from TV and radio, Helen is also a writer. Her first children’s novel, Amy Wild: Amazon Summer, was published in 2015, and her autobiography, In My Stride, came out in October 2023.
On the radio side, Helen hosted a Sunday afternoon show on BBC Radio 5 Live and occasionally filled in as co-host on their Drive Time show. She also replaced Laura Whitmore to host the Sunday morning show from August 2022 to August 2023 before stepping away from Radio 5.
Height & Weight
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) and has a slim, athletic build, weighing around 55 kilograms (121 pounds).
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) |
| Weight | 55 kilograms (121 lbs) |
| Hair Color |
Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Personal Life and Relationships
In December 2013, Helen Skelton married Richie Myler, a player for the England national rugby league team. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, on June 19, 2015. After Richie joined the Catalans Dragons, they moved to France in September that same year. Their second son was born in April 2017, followed by their daughter, who was born on December 28, 2021.
On April 25, 2022, Helen shared on Instagram that she and Richie had separated, and he had left their family home. It was later revealed that Richie’s new partner, Stephanie Thirkill an heiress to the Leeds Rhinos rugby team was expecting a child with him.
Net Worth, Religion & Ethnicity
As of 2025, Helen Skelton has an estimated net worth of around $6 million, earned through her dynamic career as a TV presenter, radio host, author, athlete, and broadcaster
She is British and of ethnic White‑British background
Helen was raised in a Christian household and identifies with the Christian faith.
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