Helen Skelton unfollowed by estranged husband Richie on social media

Helen Skelton has been facing a tough time since her split with husband Richie Myler, and on Thursday she shared a family photo with a poignant caption.PHOTOS: Helen Skelton's fairytale garden at Yorkshire home she'll never leaveThe Countryfile star was posing with her sons, Ernie and Louie, alongside her baby daughter Elsie and her brother, Gavin, alongside his wife and their parents. The group were all enjoying a sunny weekend in the park, with Helen holding onto her daughter, while her sons and their friends took centre stage as they stood in front of a picnic table that had an eye-catching spread, featuring fruit and chocolates.

Helen Skelton has remained relatively silent since her split from her estranged husband Richie Myler - who is now reportedly said to be dating Stephanie Thirkhill, the daughter of the club's President Andrew Thirkhill. Since announcing their separation, the 38 year old has continued to put on a brave face as she made her first red carpet debut, and has even been "tipped for Strictly Come Dancing".

Helen Skelton stunned fans last month when she confirmed the end of her eight-year marriage to rugby player Richie Myler.The couple had been married since 2013 and had only just welcomed their third child together, baby daughter Elise, on 28 December. WATCH: Helen Skelton reveals the reality of raising three young childrenFollowing their shock split, Richie has seemingly started a new romance – and has decided to cut public ties with Helen by unfollowing her on Instagram. He does, however, follow rumoured girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkhill, whose account has been set to private.Helen continues to follow her husband on the social media site.

Helen Skelton announced her shock separation from husband Richie Myler last month, and just two weeks later, her rugby player ex has been pictured out with his new girlfriend - Stephanie Thirkill.MORE: Helen Skelton removes wedding ring – as husband's new girlfriend is 'revealed'The 31-year-old was first linked to Stephanie, the daughter of the multi-millionaire President of the Leeds Rhinos club he plays for, earlier this month, and in the new pictures shared on MailOnline, the pair can be seen dressed casually whilst walking a dog together.WATCH: Helen Skelton gives HELLO! inside her stunning family homeStephanie and Richie reportedly met at a rugby dinner last autumn — when Countryfile presenter Helen was pregnant with their now four-month-old daughter Elsie.RELATED: Helen Skelton details 'terrifying' birth experience without husband Richie MylerREAD: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementHelen and Richie also share sons, Ernie, six, and Louis, four. Helen and Richie share three children togetherDespite meeting whilst still married, Richie has insisted there was no crossover and that he began the romance with Stephanie after his marriage collapsed.Whilst Helen has remained silent since announcing the split, she did appear on a video last week on her Instagram Stories and fans noticed that she had already removed her wedding ring.The mother-of-four reached out to fans seeking advice on their household budgets since the energy price cap increased.

The Sun, Stephanie - who is daughter of the multi-millionaire president of Leeds Rhinos - looked casual in an oversized red hoodie and some patterned leggings. Stephanie went makeup-free for the stroll and tied her hair back from her face in a messy bun.

Helen Skelton took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening to share a new video with fans.MORE: Helen Skelton details 'terrifying' birth experience without husband Richie MylerThe Countryfile star reached out to fans seeking advice on their household budgets since the energy price cap increased. WATCH: Helen Skelton films the reality of raising three childrenBut viewers couldn't help but notice that the mum-of-three had chosen to remove her wedding ring in light of her split from husband Richie Myler just a few weeks ago.READ: Helen Skelton's husband shared cryptic post days before split announcementMORE: Helen Skelton breaks silence following split from husband Richie MylerHelen, 38. appeared in good spirits in the video, which was filmed in the kitchen of the family home.

Helen Skelton is said to have been left "dumbstruck" after her husband Richie Myler reportedly embarked on a new relationship just weeks after they split up. The former Countryfile presenter, 38, who was seen to be focusing on her work as she promoted her new documentary earlier on Friday (April 29), is reportedly devastated her husband of nearly nine years has already "started a romance" with a new woman. Friends of the 31 year old Leeds rugby player have reportedly claimed that the sports star has already "seen the young businesswoman several times recently".The sources also claimed that Richie is in the "very early stages of a relationship" with the mystery woman, which came following his split from the mother of his three children.