HELEN Skelton marked the first birthday of her youngest daughter, Elsie, with a touching message.
It’s been a whirlwind year for the Countryfile host, 39, following her split from husband Richie Myler before taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.
Helen reposted a black and white photo of her daughter uploaded by Stevie Atkins, the wife of rugby player Ryan Atkins.
The message read: “Happy first birthday to you Elsie.
“You are the cutest little girl who stole our hearts the second we laid eyes on you. We hope your day is fun and everything you deserve it to be.
“All our love, hugs and kisses from Stevie, Ryan, Nala and Jada xxx.”
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Stevie also sent a sweet message to her friend, adding: “Happy birthday to you too super mum @helenskelton.
“I love you more than words can say. Have a glass of champagne for me today too, mwah x.
Helen, also mum to Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, credits Strictly with breathing new life into her after her shock marriage broke down, which happened just four months after the baby was born. ‘Elsie.
Confirming the split in April this year, it emerged weeks later that Leeds Rhinos player Richie was dating Stephanie Thirkill, 32, daughter of the club’s multi-millionaire owner Andrew.
The couple are now expecting their own child together.
