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Gemma Jones

Helen Skelton takes a break from ITV Lorraine interview to deal with 'chaos' at home

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton was forced to take a small break during an interview with Lorraine on ITV due to her noisy dog causing chaos in the background.

The 38-year-old appeared on the TV show to discuss her latest career moves and upcoming TV shows. While appearing, via video link from her home, Helen also briefly addressed her split from ex-husband Richard Myler.

They had been together for nine years and share three children together - four-month-old Elsie Kate, Louis, four and six-year-old Ernie. However, Richard left the family home back in April.

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Introducing the presenter to the show, Lorraine said: "Helen, it's so good to see you. You've had a bit of a rough time, I know. But the best way to get over stuff is to just get out there again - out there working."

Helen replied: "I think anybody in my position would say the same. I've got three small children and a very loud dog as you can hear." Loud barking could be heard in the background.

She addressed the dog as she added: "Stop it! They time it perfectly, don't they?!"

Lorraine was understanding, as she said: "It's fine. Kids and dogs and all that, your life is like that, it really is. And you're used to the chaos! So you're my kind of woman, you put on a brave face and you're back out doing the series-" But clearly having enough of the noise, Helen got out of her chair as Lorraine was speaking and left briefly to sort out the dog.

She soon returned as the barking dog stopped and apologised to Lorraine. The Scottish presenter asked if everything was ok and Helen replied: "It's uncharacteristically calm around here this morning because I'm working this week.

"My mum has come to stay for the week, because she doesn't live near, so she's got the kids off to school. Monday morning when you've got to get the kids to school is just... It's the same drill every day but somehow it's always chaos!

"'Get the socks on, get their shoes on, where's their school bags?! So mum's in control but she forgot to put her granny magic onto the dogs, sorry!"

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