Helen Skelton has officially divorced ex-husband Richie Myler which comes after his claims that she’d “held up” proceedings.
It has been nearly two years since the Strictly Come Dancing slapped the rugby ace with divorce papers after they’d announced they were parting ways. Following 10-years of marriage and having just welcomed their third child together.
According to reports the former couple were informed prior to the New Year that their marriage was officially over in the eyes of the law. Now, they can hopefully air a big sigh a relief as they attempt to move forwards, all while co-parenting their brood together.
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Helen and Richie share sons Ernie, eight, and Louis, six. Richie is also now a dad for a fourth time with his new relationship with Stephanie Thirkill, 33, and they share daughter Olivia.
The exes who share three children went their own ways in April 2022, with Helen taking to Instagram to update fans that Richie had left the marital home. Soon after their split, Richie confirmed he was in a relationship with the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president – Stephanie Thirkill, 33.
At the time, cheating rumours swirled which Richie has always strongly denied. 12 months after they first started dating the new-couple welcomed their first child together.
It was reported that Richie was keen to speed legal proceedings along so that he could move on with his new life and family but wasn’t best pleased that Helen seemed to be dragging her feet. Stated a source.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Helen and Richie are legally divorced. Their marriage was declared over at the end of December, so finally both parties can move on and start the New Year afresh.”
Daily Star has reached out to Helen’s representatives for comment.
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In October, an insider also explained to the same publication that Richie had not been best pleased abut delays. It was claimed Helen had been issued with decree nisi approved by the courts.
It was understood by legal parties involved that there was no reason for the couple not being able to formally separate. But it was believed that Helen was yet to sign off her side of the divorce.
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