Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler has shared the first family picture of himself and partner Stephanie Thirkill with their daughter, Olivia, whom the couple welcomed into the world in March.
It was announced earlier this year that the rugby player had welcomed a baby girl with Stephanie, just 11 months after he split from Strictly star, Helen Skelton, with whom he shares three children.
The news was confirmed by Richie's coach, Rohan Smith. He said: "Richie has spent a bunch of time in hospital with the birth of his new little baby, so we've given him a little time off to settle in at home."
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Thirkill, the daughter of Rhinos president Andrew, and Myler announced they were expecting a child last year. The pair got together after Myler's split from Channel 4 rugby league presenter, Helen.
And now Richie has shared the first snap of the three of them together as a family, along with their dog. Richie shared the snap to his Instagram stories tagging his other half alongside the song 'more life & more blessings' by Nathaniel Shalom.
The proud new parents smiled for the camera with their newborn, Olivia Laura Myler, whose face has been covered up by heart emoji by the rugby player.
It comes as ex Helen Skelton uploaded a cryptic post about highs and lows. The newly single mum-of-three spoke of "milking the highs" as she shared a series of snaps from her fun filled weekend with the kids.
Helen penned: "Family WhatsApp still on fire, You've got to milk the highs right…. Because there's plenty of lows…."Full disclosure (because a few messaged me to ask why we care) both Grandads watched the @officialcufc forever, my aunts and uncles on both sides go, my cousins go, their kids and now my kids have started going - throw into the mix my bro started his career there as a boy and is now the assistant manager there.
"Then there is the small matter of our parents taking us all over the country to watch this team as children. I haven't paid attention for years but like a few peeps I am watching now thanks for being legends @rebeccawalls85 @katesf09 @kerry_1980_kelly #football #family #memories #playoffs #wembley #grateful #sport #ittakesavillage #proud #teamwork #itsafamilything."
Of course the comments section was quickly flooded by support from fans. One follower wrote: "Remember the highs they get you through the lows xxx." A second added: "Wonderful memories Helen. What a day you must have had."
While a third chimed in with: "Your commentary on @bbc5live was awesome. Not even a fan, but I am of yours. #natural #intellectual #gotballsofsteel #familyshouldbeproud #leadbyexample #womeninspiringwomen Nothing this woman can't do. Big love."#
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