COUNTRYFILE host Helen Skelton’s husband told her he was off abroad — days after his new relationship emerged, we can reveal.
Rugby League star Richie Myler, 31, who has three children with Helen, 38, is thought to be “riding out the storm” on holiday with his new girlfriend.
Pals say the Leeds Rhinos scrum-half called at the couple’s home last week to collect his passport.
A source said: “He said he was going on holiday.
“It’s thought he’s taken his new missus so they can be out of the public eye.
“Helen’s holding it together well, which is admirable given she was blindsided by his new relationship.
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“Mutual friends think he’s treated her appallingly.
“It’s a shock to them that he’s moved on so soon after she announced the marriage was over.”
BBC presenter Helen and Richie married in 2013 and live in Leeds.
They have sons Ernie, six, Louis, five and daughter Elsie, four months.
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She confirmed the split on Instagram, last Monday, writing: “He’s left the family home.
“We’ll be doing our best to co-parent our small children.”
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The Sun told of Riche’s new relationship on Saturday.
He did not reply to a request for comment.
