‘I brought glitter home for the kids’: Helen Skelton has her hands full juggling motherhood and Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with Elsie, 7 months
It was announced that she had joined the cast for Strictly Come Dancing.
And Helen Skelton had her hands full as she juggled motherhood and rehearsals for Thursday’s BBC One show with Elsie, 7 months.
The 39-year-old presenter revealed on Instagram that Elise suffered a “poonami” while her other children stuck the infamous Strictly Glitter on her floor.
Nightmare: Helen Skelton, 39, had her hands full as she juggled Elsie, 7 months, Maternity and Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals on Thursday
In the candid story clips, Helen held little Elise and showed off a rather unfortunate stain on her crisp white top.
She explained: “That’s a proud Poonami face. Yes, that’s poop on my silk camisole. Ooh, bodice, I sound like I’m from the forties.’
In addition to the tot, the Countryfile star also shares Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, with her ex Richie Myler.
Oops: The presenter took to Instagram to announce that Elise suffered a “poonami” while her other children stuck the infamous Strictly Glitter on her floor
In another video, Helen tagged Strictly contestant Ellie Taylor as she cleaned the glitter off her floor.
She said: “Dear Billy let me bring the glitter home for the kids to play with, which we did and it was fun… but Ellie be careful – if you play with the glitter it will gild your floor . I have a golden bottom!’
It comes after it was revealed Helen has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after her estranged husband Richie Myler shared a loved-up snap with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.
She said: “If you play with the glitter, it will gild your floor. I have a golden bottom!’ when she tagged Strictly contestant Ellie Taylor
Richie took to Instagram with his new love, 32, earlier this month as they enjoyed a romantic getaway in Cornwall.
Helen announced her split from the rugby star, also 32, in April – four months after they gave birth to their third child together.
A source told The Mirror that signing up to Strictly would give her a boost, adding: “Marriage breakdown is hard to deal with and Helen has understandably found it difficult. Being on Strictly will no doubt restore her confidence.’
Ex: Helen announced her split from rugby star Richie Myler, 32, in April – four months after they gave birth to their third child together (pictured in February).
The picture that prompted Helen to join Strictly: Richie took to Instagram with his new love earlier this month as they enjoyed a romantic getaway in Cornwall
Speaking of the glamorous side of Strictly, Helen said: “Most moms go to work and every mom who has the opportunity to go to work gets her makeup done, her tea made and something fun to learn… I thought that’s not a gift true?’
The Countryfile presenter revealed on her first BBC Radio 5 show since the announcement: “The thing that makes me nervous… I agreed a few days ago and people keep saying, ‘Can you dance?’
“And I say no because it’s not the point to learn to dance?”
New project: A source told The Mirror that signing up to Strictly would give her a boost, adding: “Being Strictly will undoubtedly restore her confidence.”