Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson were among the first to respond as Helen Skelton shared her 'long weekend' on Instagram. The Countryfile host shared a video to the social media platform full of clips and images which were taken over the Easter Bank Holiday which also saw her celebrate her son's birthday.
Mum-of-three Helen, who shares Ernie, Louis, and Elsie with her rugby star ex-husband Riche Myler started the caption of her post: "Long weekend of Birthday and Easter celebrations." Before sharing how Louis had turned six over the four-day weekend.
She went on to write: "This is 6. Proud and grateful Mum. Lou dog you rock mine and so many worlds. Shout out to super gran for the cake and so so much more," as she showed her family enjoying the special day with a pinata, bouncy castle and, of course, cake while Helen also got to tuck into a glass off fizz with her loved ones.
Former Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Gorka, who made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest with Helen last year, was quick to reply, writing in the comments: "Happy birthday to my little friend!!!" while his fiancee Gemma replied: "What it’s all about," with a love heart eyes emoji.
And fans were quick to heap praise on Helen as they continue to show her support following her split from Leeds Rhinos star Richie last year, months after the birth of their daughter. @amywilsoninteriors said: "Perfect- memories made." @sarahbrhino commented: "What a lovely family and great pics of your special day xx Happy Birthday Louis."
@sarahbrhino wrote: "What a lovely family and great pics of your special day xx Happy Birthday Louis." @sarahlou_clark shared: "So good that video, just having fun how it should be." @carmelita.gibson.9 added: "Helen, you are an inspiration to all single mums out there, you are doing an amazing job, whilst working and looking after your lovely family. I know what it’s like as I was a single parent of 3, all grown up now, but the benefits and rewards are worth every bit of it. I wish you all the best for your future happiness, you deserve it."
It comes after Helen nsisted her life isn't any different to anyone else's after she was quizzed on her split a year on. In a new interview with Grazia, the Countryfile presenter was asked about her tricky time raising three children on her parents' farm after moving from Leeds to Cumbria following the separation.
"My life's no different to millions of other people's lives," Helen - who shares sons Ernie, seven, and Louis, eight, and one-year-old daughter Elsie Kate with Richie - said. "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," she added.
Helen also said that having her three children means she doesn't have time to concern herself with the other things that may be going on. 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."
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