Helen Skelton showcases her figure in animal print bikini while on holiday in Lanzarote

Helen Skelton showcased her incredible figure as she slipped into an animal print bikini while on holiday in Lanzarote.

The TV presenter, 39, displayed her toned midriff in the two-piece as she enjoyed a dip in the water alongside her children Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and 14-month-old Elsie Kate.

The Strictly Come Dancing star let her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders and also sported a pair of sunglasses.

Helen also wore a pair of gold hoop earrings and a matching necklace as she posed for a heartwarming beach snap with one of her son’s.

In another photo, the star donned a grey sleeveless vest along with dark denim shorts as she and the kids went for a stroll by the sea.

Stunning: Helen Skelton showcased her incredible figure as she slipped into an animal print bikini while on holiday in Lanzarote

Family: The TV presenter, 39, displayed her toned midriff in the two-piece as she enjoyed a dip in the water alongside her children Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and 14-month-old Elsie Kate

Alongside the post, Helen wrote: ‘Never understood why people kept going back to the same place on holidays then I had children and I got it… 

‘We know where the park, the good pasta and the best beach is ’. 

Helen shares her three children with ex-husband Richie Muler who she split from just weeks after the birth of their third child and after a nine-year marriage together.

The rugby player is now expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.

Stephanie is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, who is one of the richest businessmen in Leeds and is worth an estimated £175 million.

Helen was said to feel ‘bewildered’ by the breakdown of her marriage, with a source close to the couple telling MailOnline: ‘Helen is absolutely devastated.’

They continued: ‘Now she is contemplating life without him while he has moved on with his new partner.’

In an October interview with The Telegraph, Helen refused to comment on Richie’s new relationship out of respect for all involved, noting: ‘You cannot have any opinion on anyone else’s life until you’ve walked in those shoes.

Holiday: In another photo, the star donned a grey sleeveless vest along with dark denim shorts as she and the kids went for a stroll by the sea

Alongside the post, Helen wrote: ‘Never understood why people kept going back to the same place on holidays then I had children and I got it…’

‘And my family are happy, my kids are happy, and that’s all ultimately that matters.’

She explained that she agreed to take part on Strictly to cap off the year on a positive note, claiming: ‘I think it would have been disrespectful for me to have not done Strictly. For my family, who need to see me have a great time. It’s not just for me.’

Helen went on: ‘I don’t see myself as a victim, no, because I mean, look… There are a lot of people who have been in my situation who haven’t been given the opportunities that I’ve got.’

It comes after Helen spoke of how Strictly built her confidence back up after the devastating breakdown of her marriage last year. 

Appearing on Loose Women, Helen reflected on her journey on the show and how dance partner Gorka Marquez helped make her remember ‘who I am’. 

‘In the first few weeks I didn’t know how to own it and be sexy and sassy but then it got easier,’ she said. 

Split: Helen split from ex-husband Richie Muler last year just weeks after the birth of their third child and after a nine-year marriage together

Quit: The rugby player is now expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill (pictured), who is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, one of the richest businessmen in Leeds

‘Then I stopped questioning it and I just stopped caring less. I was conscious it would be over in the blink of an eye so I just gave it my all.’

Helen went on to talk about her racy cabaret routine where she dressed up in black lingerie and stockings – with many fans going on to call it the ultimate ‘revenge’ dance.

She said: ‘The cabaret routine was about being fierce and powerful and that’s my version of sexy. 

‘It made me remember who I am this show. By the end I wasn’t thinking ‘oh my god’ I just wanted to have a good time.’

Helen Skelton showcases her figure in animal print bikini while on holiday in Lanzarote
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