Helen Skelton was spotted having a beer with dance partner Gorka Márquez on Friday before the fourth week of Strictly Come Dancing.
The presenter, 39, cut a comfortable figure in a red striped sweater while chatting with Gorka in the hotel lobby.
It comes after the Countryfile presenter was pictured collapsing when it was revealed her ex-husband Richie Myler is having a baby with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill – just six months after he left the family home.
Fun: Helen Skelton was spotted drinking a beer with dance partner Gorka Márquez on the Friday before the fourth week of Strictly Come Dancing
Helen completed her casual ensemble with a pair of black skin-tight leggings, opting for socks instead of shoes.
Meanwhile, Gorka looked demure in cargo pants and trainers teamed with a cream hoodie and jacket.
Kym Marsh and Will Mellor are also returning to their London hotel from Strictly rehearsals ahead of Saturday’s live show.
Casual: The presenter, 39, cut a comfortable figure in a red striped sweater as she chatted with Gorka in the hotel lobby
Low key: Helen completed her casual ensemble with a pair of black skin-tight leggings, opting for socks instead of shoes
Comfortable: Gorka looked demure in cargo pants and trainers paired with a cream hoodie and jacket
Helen, who shares three children with ex Richie, was reportedly briefed on the baby news before Stephanie, 32, announced it on social media.
News of the pregnancy comes just six months after Helen announced 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.
Looking good: Kym Marsh looked cozy as she donned a black patterned romper and sporty trainers
Casual: Will Mellor donned a gray vest over a black tee and sweatpants, completing the look with white trainers
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.
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.
Oh dear: It comes after it was revealed that her ex-husband Richie is having a baby with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill – just six months after he left the family home
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
“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.
Focused: Helen, who attended Strictly Come Dancing last week, is “way too busy” with training
“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 contacted Helen and Richie’s representatives for comment at the time.
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