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Helen Skelton has announced a break from Morning Live as she paid an emotional tribute to her co-stars.
The popular presenter, 41, became a permanent fixture on the show in January, alternating with Michelle Ackerley every Monday to Wednesday.
Over the past few days, Helen has been hosting the daytime programme alongside Rav Wilding while Gethin Jones stars in Cinderella.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Helen announced that this would be her last appearance on Morning Live until 2025.
She shared multiple snaps and videos from her time on the show, with the caption: 'Lewks and lols of the last couple of weeks at work. Over and out 2024.'
The presenter also thanked Rav for a 'great' few days, adding: 'To work with ladies and gents who want to do a good job and know you need to get out on time for the kids carol concert is the ultimate pay day. Crazy proud of the content my colleagues are making.'
Helen Skelton has announced a break from This Morning as she paid an emotional tribute to her co-stars
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Helen announced that this would be her last appearance on Morning Live until 2025
'We hope it helps you in any small way. Taking nothing for granted.
'Here's to loading up the cheese board and putting home alone on repeat.'
She signed off the post: 'Looking forward to having you back in 2025,' tagging both Gethin and Morning Live.
It comes after Helen joked that she needs a nanny for herself and not her three kids after embracing the fun side of life since hitting 40.
The TV personality shares Ernie, eight, Louis, six, and two-year-old daughter Elsie, with ex-husband Richie Myler who she separated from in April 2022 and shortly afterwards the rugby league ace, 35, started a new romance with Stephanie Thirkill.
The ex Strictly star told The Sun: 'I think we're past counting calories aren't we? It's not fun. You get to a point when you think life's too short not to not have fun.'
'I always say it's not a kid that needs a nanny, I need a nanny – to do all the boring stuff.'
Adding: 'Having kids is the ultimate ironman. It's incredible, I think women need to hear that. I've done marathons, I've done ultra marathons, but labour is harder.'
It comes after Helen joked that she needs a nanny for herself and not her three kids after embracing the fun side of life since hitting 40
The Morning Live presenter was married to Richie for eight years before she announced on Instagram he had 'left the family home' just four months after the birth of their youngest child
In September MailOnline revealed that Richie has become a father for the second time with new partner, the couple already share daughter Olivia, who was born in May 2023 (pictured together)
In September MailOnline revealed that Richie has become a father for the second time with new partner, the couple already share daughter Olivia, who was born in May 2023.
Richie's new arrival comes seven months after his divorce from former Helen was finalised following their separation two years ago.
The Morning Live presenter was married to Richie for eight years before she announced on Instagram he had 'left the family home' just four months after the birth of their youngest child Elsie.
MailOnline understands Richie and Stephanie welcomed son Freddie to their brood three months ago.
Stephanie has updated her Instagram bio to read she's the proud mother of children Olivia and Freddie.
She also includes Richie's name followed by a heart emoji and a dog, in tribute to the family's pet Ralph.
Hinting she and Richie may have made their relationship official, she has also changed her name to read 'Stephanie Emily Myler.'
Richie's partner is the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, the rugby club he played for from 2017 until last year.
In June, Helen moved out of the marital home she previously shared with Richie after she sold the million-pound Yorkshire property.
She is currently living with her parents who are helping to look after Helen's children while she works and figures out her next longterm plan.
