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Helen Skelton hit with Strictly Come Dancing demand after BBC Morning Live appearance

Helen Skelton fans are demanding that the star takes over Strictly Come Dancing's spinoff show It Takes Two following her recent TV appearance.

The TV star presented Thursday’s episode of BBC Morning Live alongside the show’s usual host and former Strictly star, Gethin Jones.

The presenting duo caught up with a number of guests including Alex Jones, who spoke about her new series The Reunion Hotel.

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The show, which kicked off earlier this months, sees people reunited with those from their past. Helen admitted that she was feeling “really emotional” as they watched a clip of the heart warming moment a man finally met his daughter Ruth for the first time after decades of searching.

BBC Morning Live viewers were pleased to see Helen back on our screens as they issued a plea for her to present Strictly: It Takes Two.

Helen was the runner up of the most recent series alongside her pro dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The series was won by Hamza Yassin and pro partner Jowita Przystal, although many had Helen as 'the people's winner' following her split with Richie Myler and the rebuilding of her confidence in front of us.

@tvreality93 Tweeted: “Watching Helen Skelton on morning live would love to see her present It Takes Two she’s fab.”

@Gee_McK commented: “Nice to see Helen Skelton, what a lovely guy this chef is #MorningLive.” @SueWeedon wrote: “Good morning @BBCMorningLive I’m enjoying the show and also love @HelenSkelton dress today. Are you able to tell me where it came from or would that be breaking rules? Thank-you.”

@MichaelJShepha1 said: “@HelenSkelton you're looking very Glam this morning.” While @paulwright21 added: “@HelenSkelton You look absolutely gorgeous.”

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Helen is reportedly being lined up to present It Takes Two following Rylan Clark's departure from the programme. The Countryfile star made it to the final with Gorka Marquez last year and now a source recently told the Mirror that she may be in line to co-host the spin off 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.”

They added: “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.”

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