In early 2016, she presented Tonight: Kids V Career. Check out the blistered feet! [citation needed], "Countryfile's Helen Skelton helps shine a spotlight on Tewkesbury", "Helen Skelton: Countryfile favourite spills on 'very competitive' co-star Matt Baker", "Helen Skelton's kids power her Channel swim training – but she's not growing family just yet", "Colin Jackson's Raise Your Game No pain No gain – Helen Skelton", "Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton begins epic Amazon kayaking adventure", "Skelton reveals Gretna sackings are final blow", "Countryfile's Helen Skelton will present ITV's Lorraine", "A very warm welcome to our guest presenters! The ex-Blue Peter host, 36, is famous for her bravery in taking on challenges, such as walking a tightrope across Battersea Power Station, running a 78-mile ultra marathon and becoming the first person to use a bike to help reach the South Pole. She also currently presents daytime series The Instant Gardener. With all the Blue Peter stuff, I was on my own. She worked for the BBC at the 2016 Summer Olympics presenting swimming coverage alongside Rebecca Adlington, Adrian Moorhouse, Andy Jameson and Mark Foster. In August 2013, she announced her departure from the show; she was replaced by Radzi Chinyanganya. Helen, who has two sons with rugby player husband Richie Myler, will next be seen on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, but admits she finds challenges tougher these days. [11] In a challenge for the series, Skelton took an uncredited role in the BBC production of Merlin. Skelton is the current presenter of all swimming coverage on the BBC, including the European Swimming Championships, World Aquatics Championships and the Olympics. "There were tough times but also amazing times.". [10], After briefly working in public relations, Skelton decided to concentrate on journalism. Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has completed the gruelling 78 mile Namibia Ultra Marathon - the second woman in the world to ever to finish the mammoth run. In December 2012, Skelton took part in a Christmas Special edition of the BBC One programme Strictly Come Dancing. "I think I came into this feeling quite a bit of pressure - like I had to be good because people would expect me to be able to do it. "Before, like all that stuff I used to do on Blue Peter, it didn't matter if you got injured or if you got hurt. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. She achieved two entries in the Guinness World Records: the longest solo journey by kayak, and the longest distance in a kayak in 24 hours by a woman. In April 2009, Skelton became only the second woman ever to finish the 78-mile (126 km) Namibian ultra marathon. [23], Nigel Evans, the member of parliament for the Ribble Valley, tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons after her Amazon challenge:[24]. [29] Guinness World Records commentated on the award, saying: 'We are aware of explorers who have achieved longer distances, but Helen Skelton’s application was the first that Guinness World Records had received specifically for the 100-kilometre distance. She co-presented the BBC children's programme Blue Peter from 2008 until 2013,[5][7] and since 2014 has been a presenter on Countryfile. Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton talks to Matthew Stadlen about kayaking along the Amazon, running three marathons in one day, playing Guitar Hero in the office - … Express. Someone get them all a bottle of Prosecco, pronto. newspaper archive. It's the equivalent of running THREE marathons. Helen, who used to work for Newsround, managed the desert race in 23 hours and 45 minutes - just 15 minutes under the time limit. "Every decision you do you're like, 'Oh, If I injure myself throwing myself backwards out of a plane and snap my neck, then I can't play football with my kid'. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. But it is different when you've got kids. He currently plays for the Yorkshire club Leeds Rhinos. During her time at college, she worked as an extra on Coronation Street and Cutting It. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. time and funnyman Ed Gamble. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express I found it harder because now I've got responsibilities and when you're a parent that weighs on you a lot, or for me anyway. "But now my kids are really little, so they're at the stage where I can't afford to be injured because they need me to be able to pick them up out of their cots. Helen is due to run the London marathon later in April, but she has to to see if her feet have recovered enough. In April 2009, Skelton became only the second woman ever to finish the 78-mile (126 km) Namibian ultra marathon. Ultra marathons. [11] She was then a reporter and occasional presenter on children's news programme Newsround and its weekend sports-based version, Sportsround.[11]. There were tough times but also amazing times. Their second son was born in April 2017. She was replaced by Ore Oduba in 2016. This year, we've got Ian actual Beale of EastEnders fame, presenter Helen Skelton running for the (third!!) In December 2008, Skelton entered and won the Malta Open Dance Competition with a 16-year-old wheelchair user as her partner, defeating 100 other dancers. In 2012, Skelton raised more money for Sport Relief by becoming the first person to reach the South Pole using a bicycle. Helen Elizabeth Skelton (born 19 July 1983)[4][5][6] is an English television presenter and actress. She is also the first person to claim a world record for the fastest 100 km by kite ski, in seven hours 28 minutes, which was set during the trip. Skelton's first novel, Amy Wild: Amazon Summer, was published in May 2015. She also used skis and a kite to help her pull a sled containing 82 kg of supplies.[27][28]. Cat survives after getting arrow in its head. Brand ambassadors include the twice Olympic Gold Medal Winning athlete and adventurer James Cracknell and Marathon Running TV presenter Helen Skelton. From kayaking the length of the Amazon to cycling to the South Pole and running an ultra-marathon across the Namib desert, the Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has taken Countryfile: Helen Skelton 'distraught' as baby lamb put to sleep, Helen Skelton: Countryfile star gets caught out in awkward moment, Helen Skelton says it's harder to take on challenges now she's a mother, Helen on a Sport Relief kayaking trip in 2010, Celebrity SAS Who Dare Wins line-up: Three contestants revealed, Helen Skelton: Countryfile star shares concerning pics of smashed car, Helen Skelton husband: Countryfile host felt ‘lonely’ after relocating.

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