Helen Skelton 's ex-husband Richie Myler was pictured together with his pregnant girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill after taking part in a rugby match. The 32-year-old was seen cuddling pregnant Stephanie, who's father is the president of Richie's group Leeds Rhinos, on the Eire vs Lebanon sport on the weekend.
Richie, who had been representing Eire's nationwide group throughout the sport, was joined by his teammates on the Leigh Stadium in Lancashire for the match, which noticed Lebanon win 32-14. The daddy-of-three was seen sporting the black Eire rugby shirt and joggers with an identical jacket excessive.
In the meantime, Stephanie wore a white puffer coat as she supported her boyfriend on the sport and had minimal make-up as she wore her brunette locks in a straight coiffure, writes The Mirror. Because the couple met up, Stephanie was seen resting her hand on Richie's again whereas the pair stood collectively.
After the sport, Richie and Stephanie headed to satisfy associates on the Legends Bar within the stadium – greeting buddies with a hug. Later, Richie headed again to his group mates as he boarded the nationwide squad coach whereas Stephanie left the stadium with a good friend and travelled again to Yorkshire.
The sighting comes after it was reported Stephanie was pregnant with the couple's first little one. The tot will probably be Richie's fourth as he shares three youngsters with Helen - Ernie, seven, Louis, 5, and Elsie Kate, who was born in December.
Because the information got here out, a good friend of Stephanie's got here ahead, telling the Mirror she had "nothing however respect" for the Strictly Come Dancing star. The good friend stated: "She has advised me, ‘It’s upsetting that anybody could possibly be judging me when I'm so early on in being pregnant. I would like to have the ability to take pleasure in this time with out it being tarnished as I’ve all the time dreamed of being a mum.
"I've by no means meant to trigger any upset to Helen however I do really feel I’m being painted as some form of horrible particular person."
The pal went on: "Steph has saved a dignified silence however may be very upset by a number of the social media feedback which have made her out as some form of marriage-wrecker when she is nothing of the kind."
Helen and Richie welcomed Elsie Kate in December and, only a few months later in April, the Countryfile star introduced their break up. She penned an announcement and shared it on her social media, which learn: "Very unhappy to say that Richie and I are now not a pair. He has left the household dwelling. We will probably be doing our greatest to co-parent our young children."
Months later, Richie confirmed his romance with Stephanie as he posted a photograph of the pair in Cornwall and wrote within the caption: "Cornwall Was value a 32 yr wait".
Stephanie then replied with: "Thanks for one of the best weekend! LOVE YOU".
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