Richie Myler and Stephanie Thirkill are facing pregnancy speculation (Picture: Instagram/ Richiemyler)
Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton’s ex Richie Myler is reported to be expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.
Richie, who plays rugby for Leeds Rhinos ended things with the Countryfile presenter and Strictly star in April, just four months after she had given birth to their third child.
Helen confirmed the news at the time saying she was ‘very sad to say Richie and I are no longer a couple’ and he had ‘left the family home’ after eight years of marriage.
Richie and Stephanie declared their love for each other on Instagram shortly after the split – but as the pregnancy rumours swirl, just who is she?
Here’s what you need to know…
Who is Stephanie Thirkill?
Stephanie, 32, is the daughter of Andrew Thirkill, one of the wealthiest businessmen in Leeds – and owner of the Leeds Rhinos, the rugby team Richie Myler plays for.
However, she is also a successful businesswoman in her own right.
Having studied Retail Marketing Management at Leeds Metropolitan University, she joined her father’s retirement specialist firm Age Partnership Group Limited, eventually taking over from her dad as the non-executive Director of the company.
Richie was revealed to be dating Stephanie soon after his split from Helen Skelton (Picture: Richiemyler/Instagram)
She is also director of a second firm, Advise Wise, which gives clients advice on equity release plans.
Reports that Richie and Stephanie were dating first surfaced in May, just weeks after his split from Helen was confirmed – with the couple later declaring their love for each other in August as Richie shared photos of a romantic break to Cornwall on his Instagram page.
How long were Helen Skelton and Richie Myler married?
Richie and Helen married in late 2013 (Picture: Getty Images)
Helen and Richie had been married since December 2013, with their split coming just over eight years later.
The news came just four months after Helen, 38, welcomed her third child, daughter Elsie Kate, with Richie, 31.
They are also parents to son Ernie, six, and Louis, four.
In her short statement, Helen told her followers: ‘Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co parent our small children,’ alongside two heartbroken emoji.
The presenter had previously shared an Instagram post with Richie on February 13, with the married couple posing for a selfie and looking happy.
In honour of Valentine’s Day the following day, she wrote: ‘That time I bumped Into you in the kitchen for ten minutes. ❤️ 🤪 #familyoffive #thejuggleisreal #weekends #thesearethedays #thesearethedays #grateful #valentines #mylove.’
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