Helen Skelton returned barefoot to her London hotel for a hilarious girls’ night out and Chinese takeout with Strictly co-stars Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.
The TV presenter appeared on spin-off show It Takes Two earlier in the evening and the trio decided to return to their hotel to end the day before a busy few days of rehearsals and performances for Strictly’s fourth week.
Helen had a big smile on her face, but earlier in the day Helen was pictured breaking down when it was revealed that her ex-husband Richie Myler is having a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill – just six months after leaving the family home had left .
Good evening! Helen Skelton returned barefoot to her London hotel for a hilarious girls’ night out and Chinese takeout with Strictly co-stars Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Barely there: The TV presenter appeared on spin-off show It Takes Two earlier in the evening and the trio opted for drinks and a Chinese – and Helen went barefoot to grab plates
Pick up time: Shortly after, Jayde was seen picking up Chinese food that was being delivered to the hotel for the trio before heading back to her room
Helen, who shares three children with ex Richie, who currently performs on Strictly Come Dancing, was reportedly briefed on the baby news before Stephanie, 32, announced it on social media.
To keep themselves occupied, Helen, Jayde and Karen were seen getting drinks from the hotel bar before heading to their rooms.
Shortly after, Jayde was seen picking up Chinese food to be delivered to the hotel for the trio, and shortly after, Helen was seen barefoot grabbing three plates in the lobby – before running back to her room.
Helen was smiling despite her difficult day, but Karen and Jayde were there to support and keep her company as they held hands as they headed to their hotel.
Sporting the same stylish figure she was pictured in earlier in the day, Helen wore a bright fuchsia midi dress along with a pair of white boots.
All smiles: To keep themselves busy, Helen, Jayde and Karen posed together before grabbing drinks at the hotel bar and then heading to their rooms
Support system: Helen was smiling despite her difficult day, but Karen and Jayde were there to support and keep her company as they held hands as they headed to their hotel
Striking: Jayde sported a similarly striking color choice, featuring a black lace bralet top beneath her orange trench coat, leather skirt, black leather boots and matching clutch
Clad in a black leather jacket, the Countryfile host added a pair of gold hoop earrings to her look.
Helen let her blonde locks fall loosely over her shoulders and also carried a black handbag on her outing.
The TV star wore a light makeup palette and completed her look with a pair of gold hoop earrings.
Jayde sported a similarly striking color choice, featuring a black lace bralet top beneath her orange trench coat, leather skirt, black leather boots and matching clutch.
She finished off the look with a burgundy fedora hat to complement her chic outfit.
Helen, who is currently in the middle of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals, was seen chatting on her phone as she left the same hotel earlier in the day.
Style: The 39-year-old TV presenter cut a stylish figure for the day as she donned a bright fuchsia midi dress along with a pair of white boots
The news comes just six months after Helen revealed that Richie, 32, with whom she shares three children, had left the family home.
The presenter and the rugby league player welcomed their third child in December last year.
Helen, who currently performs on Strictly Come Dancing, was reportedly briefed on the baby news before Stephanie, 32, announced it on social media.
She was spotted wiping her eyes while grabbing a coffee before heading to rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing with her pro partner Gorka Marquez.
Casual: Helen let her blonde tresses fall loosely over her shoulders and also carried a black handbag on her outing
Former Blue Peter presenter Helen and Richie are said to be enjoying “warm relations” for the sake of their children.
Richie ended his eight-year marriage to Helen back in April, just four months after Helen gave birth to their third child, and quickly moved on with Stephanie.
A source told The Sun that Stephanie and Richie are “thrilled” about expecting their first child just six months after their relationship came to light.
They added: “Stephanie and Richie are obviously thrilled. They moved very quickly but are very happy together.
Painful: Helen broke down in London on Monday when it was revealed ex Richie Myler is having a baby with her new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill
The baby is on the way! Helen’s estranged husband Richie, pictured second from left, is expecting a child with his new girlfriend Stephanie, centre
“However, the timing of pregnancy may raise a few eyebrows. It’s obviously such a big step, and one that was made remarkably quickly after the end of Helen and Richie’s eight-year marriage.
“But Richie and Helen have warm relationships and in a way the timing is actually perfect as Helen is so happy at the moment.”
The source added that Helen is “far too busy” to focus on her training and rehearsals for Strictly.
It is believed that Stephanie is already showing a noticeable bump on social media.
Web has reached out to representatives from Helen and Richie for comment.