Woyem News 
Helen Skelton bids farewell to her role as a BBC Radio 5 Live presenter in order to focus more on spending time with her children. The 40-year-old TV and radio presenter has been hosting the Sunday morning show for the past year, taking over from former Love Island host Laura Whitmore. During her final show, Skelton’s co-presenter Steve Crossman expressed his emotional reaction to her departure, to which she replied that although she didn’t want to leave, her eight-year-old child would be happy about it. Skelton acknowledged the difficulties of balancing work and family and stated, “The juggle is real. An eight-year-old with a sideline needs me.” As the show concluded, she expressed her gratitude to the audience and her team, leaving open the possibility of meeting again in the future, while acknowledging the emotional nature of the moment. Crossman praised Skelton, describing it as a wonderful experience working with her and expressing how much she will be missed.
Skelton co-parents her three children with her former husband, Richie Myler. Last year, they announced that they were no longer a couple, but they continue to prioritize co-parenting their small children. Skelton is known for her roles on programs like Countryfile and Blue Peter. Her personal life also made headlines recently when she competed on Strictly Come Dancing last year and finished as a runner-up with her professional partner Gorka Marquez. Skelton expressed that her time on the show helped her find confidence on the dancefloor.
A BBC spokesperson commended Skelton as an excellent broadcaster and acknowledged her successful tenure as a Sunday morning host. They respected her decision to step back from the role and expressed excitement about future collaborations with her on other 5 Live programming. As for the future of the Sunday morning slot, the spokesperson promised to share exciting news with listeners in due course.
In conclusion, Helen Skelton has completed her final show as a BBC Radio 5 Live presenter, prioritizing more time with her children. Her departure was met with emotional reactions from her co-presenter and fans alike. Skelton co-parents her children with her former husband and continues to pursue her career in television. The BBC expressed their admiration for Skelton’s contributions and their intention to collaborate with her in the future. The Sunday morning slot will see new developments, which will be announced to the audience in the near future.
