Helen Skelton ‘in talks to present Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two’

Helen Skelton is in talks to present Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two after Rylan Clark’s departure from the show, it has been claimed. 

The presenter, 39, was a finalist on the series last year with Gorka Marquez and was originally discussing filling in for pregnant Janette Manrara with bosses. 

Helen’s role was set to be temporary on the show, but now a source has told the Mirror that she may be in line to co-host the series on a permanent basis.

The source said: ‘Not only is Helen a very experienced and popular presenter, she captured Strictly fans last year with her warmth and charisma. 

‘She was also a hit with the team, from the top bosses to the make-up teams, production and the crew.

New gig? Helen Skelton is in talks to present Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two after Rylan Clark’s departure from the show, it has been claimed

Popular: Helen’s role was set to be temporary on the show, filling in for Janette Manrara but now a source has told the Mirror she may be in line to co-host the show on a permanent basis

They continued: ‘The pro dancers all know her and as a former contestant, she knows what the celebrities are going through. It seems like she could be a perfect fit for us.’

MailOnline contacted a representative for Helen and the BBC for comment. 

It comes after Helen  revealed her hilarious response to being asked whether she has a boyfriend.

The presenter, who split from her ex-husband Richie Myler, 32, 14 months ago, proudly shared her comeback in an interview with Grazia.

She complained that, during her time hosting Blue Peter between 2008 and 2013, her love life was always brought up by pals rather than her personal accomplishments.

Helen said: ‘I was travelling all around the world, and seeing and doing incredible things. And whenever I came home and caught up with people, all they would ask is, “Have you got a boyfriend?” I was like, “No, but I’ve got a few world records!”‘

In the same interview, she detailed why she doesn’t need any sympathy in the wake of her split from Richie, who has welcomed a baby with his girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 32.

 The TV personality was asked about her tricky time raising three children on her parents’ farm after moving from Leeds to Cumbria following the separation.

Sassy: It comes after Helen revealed her hilarious response to being asked whether she has a boyfriend

Choosing not to discuss her split from Leeds Rhinos star Richie in any length, she simply said: ‘My life’s no different to millions  of other people’s lives. 

‘Lots of people have the same sorts of things to look after and sort out. I think life is fun, and short, and wonderful, and you just take each chapter as it comes along. There’s no point overthinking stuff, you just get on with it.’

Helen says that having three children means she doesn’t have time to concern herself with other things. 

She continued: ‘I’ve always got something to do because they always need something. I’ve loved my babies being babies because you’ve got no time to be stressed about anything else.’

Helen and Richie are parents to Ernie, seven, Louis, eight and Elsie, 14 months. 

Dignity: In the same interview, she detailed why she doesn’t need any sympathy in the wake of her split from Richie, who has welcomed a baby with girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill

Helen Skelton ‘in talks to present Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two’
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