Helen Skelton

Batting away the cold temperatures, the Sax singer, 35, donned a longline red padded jacket while her presenter co-star, 39, kept warm with a takeaway ...

Hamza says: 'I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Fleur says: 'I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. Helen says: 'I'm really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. This is also my Mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. [Will Mellor and Nancy Xu were voted off](/tvshowbiz/article-11531069/Strictly-Come-Dancing-Nancy-Xu-sobs-Mellor-voted-off.html) on Monday night, after facing Fleur East in the dreaded dance-off. A spokesman for Coral said: 'Hamza has been popular in our Strictly betting ever since his opening performance of the series. with a side of sequins.' Bring it on!' I'm a huge fan of the show and can't believe I'm going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.' Fleur is thought to be in with the least chance of winning as she has odds of 40/1. It returns to a Saturday for the first time in a couple of weeks, after the Qatar World Cup forced it to move. Good luck!

The television presenter, 39, who lives in Cumbria with her three children, took to social media with her dance partner Gorka Marquez after they finished their ...

[Helen and Gorka](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/strictly-come-dancing-helen-skelton-gorka-marquez-fans-final-3951731) have continued to wow fans with their complicated and intricate dances, which have left the pair in the final against Hamza Yassin, Molly Rainford and Fleur East. "Life is a blessing. [The television presenter](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/strictly-come-dancing-helen-skelton-winter-on-the-farm-gorka-marquez-3945514), 39, who lives in Cumbria with her three children, took to social media with her dance partner Gorka Marquez after they finished their last rehearsal together. [Winter On The Farm presenter](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-helen-skelton-winter-on-the-farm-3938847) has become a fan favourite on the show, after facing a challenging year following the split from her husband [Richie Myler.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/people/helen-skelton-richie-myler-relationship-split-3933823) Tomorrow night (17 December) at 7:05pm on BBC One the celebrities will take to the dance floor one last time in the hopes of taking home the trophy. [BBC Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account](https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/1603012171637870593), the sweet exchange was revealed to fans who wouldn’t normally hear the hidden mics during the performances. Magazine](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/helen-skelton-admits-down-days-28523416) that she was focusing on things that she could be grateful for to help keep her resilient. [Helen Skelton](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/people/strictly-come-dancing-helen-skelton-blackpool-3923734) has shared her excitement after finishing dance rehearsals ahead of the BBC [ Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/helen-skelton-gorka-marquez-strictly-come-dancing-3911783) finals this weekend. [ Gorka’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmMwYosM2Lx/) showed the pair in the dance studio looking excited to be done with rehearsals. [@bbcstrictly](https://www.instagram.com/bbcstrictly/) 2022 Fans rushed to the post to wish the pair good luck ahead of the weekend’s final, which will see one celebrity and their professional dance partner lift the glitterball trophy. Helen Skelton delights on the last day of rehearsals ahead of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing final

Helen and Gorka joined Rylan and Janette on the Strictly: It Takes Two sofa tonight ahead of Saturday night's final.

I think we have had the highs, the lows, and everything inbetween." When Rylan asked what it would mean for her and Gorka to win this weekend, Helen replied: "We would love to lift that trophy but I feel like we've already won it. "I think that dance did show a different side to her. As she counts down the hours to tomorrow's final, Helen said: "Life is series of chapters - you don't know what's gonna come along. As the presenters chatted to the couple, Rylan and Janette showed Helen some clips of her loved ones talking about her Strictly 'journey', leaving the 39-year-old emotional. Helen Skelton and her family became emotional on tonight's episode (Dec 16) of Strictly: It Takes Two ahead of tomorrow's final.

Strictly Come Dancing will be drawing to a close this weekend as the final four are set to take to the stage to give it their all in a bid to be crowned ...

The judges will choose a dance for the remaining contestants, the couples will perform their favourite dance from the show and they will all perform a Showdance. For Helen they wanted a repeat of the jive and for Molly it was the quickstep again. Hamza remains the 1/2 favourite to win according to William Hill and Helen, who is the only celebrity to not have been in the dance-off, is in second place at 13/8. [Helen Skelton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/helen-skelton) has been predicted to fall at the last hurdle and miss out on the coveted [Glitterball Trophy](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing). [X Factor](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/x-factor) star Fleur is the least likely to lift the Glitterball according to the sentiment graph. The Blue Peter presenter has made it all the way to the final four and is gearing up for the grand final on Saturday night, but a new study has predicted Helen won't be crowned the winner.

The Countryfile presenter was emotional as she was played a video message from her family and friends.

[Helen](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/helen-skelton) was emotional as she was played a video message from her family and friends. Helen also spoke about what it would mean to lift the Gliterball trophy this weekend. She's an inspiration." Ernie and Louis said: "We watch mummy on TV. If she gets big scores Granny screams." [Strictly](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) It Takes Two viewers were left in tears as Helen Skelton's children delivered an emotional message of support to their mum.

The Countryfile presenter has made it through to the final alongside Hamza Yassin, Molly Rainford and Fleur East.

"Gorka is clever because he's never made it about being sexy - it's been about being sassy and powerful and being in control and that's a wonderfully freeing thing for anybody when they feel in control of their own self and what they're doing. Earlier this week, Helen said that it has been 'wonderfully liberating to be happy in my own skin' during her time in the competition. Helen and Gorka completed their final day of rehearsals yesterday, commemorating the occasion on Instagram. Tomorrow night, December 17, Helen and Gorka will perform their near-perfect routine to Mein Herr, which scored 39 out of 40 in Musicals Week, as their Couple's Choice dance. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez have thanked fans after wrapping up rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing. THANK YOU!!"

STRICTLY'S Helen Skelton was buzzing as she left last-minute rehearsals for the show final with Gorka.The TV presenter was gearing up for battle ahead.

[Hamza Yassin](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/hamza-yassin/) and [Jowita Przystał](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jowita-przystal/) are strongly tipped to win the coveted [Glitterball Trophy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/16228103/does-strictly-winner-keep-glitterball-trophy/). [grand finale of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 will air this Saturday](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20669375/strictly-come-dancing-final-date-time-revealed/) at 7.05pm on [BBC One](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/bbc-one/). [Fleur East](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/fleur-east/) and [Vito Coppola](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19894040/strictly-come-dancing-pro-vito-coppola/) in tomorrow night's final. [Moly Rainford ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19467387/molly-rainford-strictly-come-dancing/)and her partner Carlos are also strong contenders. [Helen Skelton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/helen-skelton/) and [Gorka Marquez](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gorka-marquez/) glided into the final last week. [Strictly ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/strictly-come-dancing/)final on Saturday night.

Helen, from Cumbria, is competing in the show alongside professional dancer Gorka Marquez. Despite being in the dance-off last week, the pair are now second ...

OLBG: said :"Hamza Yassin remains favourite to win this year's Despite being in the dance-off last week, the pair are now second favourites to lift the glitter trophy this year. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) according to the latest bookie odds ahead of this weekend's final. She is behind fellow contestant Hamza Yassin who is the 1/2 favourite to win this year's Strictly final. [OLBG](https://www.olbg.com/news/strictly-come-dancing-betting-odds-hamza-yassin-back-12-favourite-bookies-win-years-strictly-ahead-weekends-final), The Sports Betting Company: "Helen Skelton has been the biggest market mover in recent weeks with her odds to win the show slowly closing in week-by-week. Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton is the second favourite to win the BBC dancing competition this weekend.

Helen and Gorka joined Rylan and Janette on the Strictly: It Takes Two sofa tonight ahead of Saturday night's final.

I think we have had the highs, the lows, and everything inbetween." When Rylan asked what it would mean for her and Gorka to win this weekend, Helen replied: "We would love to lift that trophy but I feel like we've already won it. "I think that dance did show a different side to her. As she counts down the hours to tomorrow's final, Helen said: "Life is series of chapters - you don't know what's gonna come along. As the presenters chatted to the couple, Rylan and Janette showed Helen some clips of her loved ones talking about her Strictly 'journey', leaving the 39-year-old emotional. Helen Skelton and her family became emotional on tonight's episode (Dec 16) of Strictly: It Takes Two ahead of tomorrow's final.

Helen Skelton's family and friends, including her sons, sent her good luck messages ahead of Saturday's final.

"And I think for us, I really underestimated how much of a team we'd become. "I think the thing for us is how she's progressed and we can see a different Helen now. Helen said: "Yeah, it was a moment wasn't it. " She was called an "inspiration" and the messages even set Gorka off crying too. [Helen ](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/helen-skelton)was send a number of good luck messages ahead of tomorrow final from her proud family and friends, including her two young sons.

STRICTLY favourites Helen Skelton and Hamza Yassin are in line for six-figure presenting contracts to keep them at the Beeb, The Sun can reveal.Bosses.

The insider added: “They are both highly valued, even though their careers are at very different stages. The Beeb are keen to build on that and make sure they stay with the BBC, which is where they’ve both developed their careers so far.” “I mean Helen, she was quiet, she was shy. Look where she is today. “Everybody who’s made the final is a winner in their own right and I wouldn’t like to call it. A TV insider said: “Helen are Hamza are well thought of at the BBC and the executives are delighted at how the show has boosted their profiles.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Helen Skelton and Hamza Yassin are reportedly in line to land six-figure presenting deals to keep them at the BBC.

'Getting him on the show was key to their end game, which is making him into another David Attenborough. The Beeb are keen to build on that and make sure they stay with the BBC, which is where they’ve both developed their careers so far.' Popular: It comes as it's reported that Hamza is set to become the BBC 's next David Attenborough after the organisation got him a place on the dance show in a bid to make him into a household name In demand: It is said that the broadcaster is willing to 'splash the cash' in a bid to keep rival channels from snapping up the pair, who've been 'nurtured' by the BBC (Hamza pictured) It is said that the broadcaster is willing to 'splash the cash' in a bid to keep rival channels from snapping up the pair, who've been 'nurtured' by the BBC. [Helen Skelton](/tvshowbiz/helen-skelton/index.html) and [Hamza Yassin](/tvshowbiz/hamza-yassin/index.html) are reportedly in line to land six-figure presenting deals to keep them at the BBC.

Helen Skelton, who has made it into this year's Strictly Come Dancing final, is not concerned about losing out on the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

Helen admitted: "I would love to get a 40. "Stretch yourself, test yourself and see what happens," the 39-year-old added. "I take on board what the judges say and I have a lot of respect for all of them." The duo are now within touching distance from lifting the Glitterball Trophy, but mum-of-two Helen has admitted she's 'won already'. "We've had the highs, the lows and everything in between and this is just a reminder for us to feel the fear and do it anyway." "We've had such an adventure, and I've said it before, you're [Gorka] a credit to the show and a credit to your family.

The television presenter, 39, is set to compete in the last round of the ballroom competition against Hamza Yassin, Molly Rainford and Fleur East, and their ...

I think every week, we get so many messages from people who share things about their life and that's the ultimate humbling thing. I think it's about being confident in your own skin and being who you are.' So I don't think it's about being sexy. Last chance: The television presenter is set to compete in the last round of the ballroom competition with her professional partner Gorka Marquez (pictured) The television presenter, 39, is set to compete in the last round of the ballroom competition against Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton expresses doubts over winning the show with her professional partner Gorka Marquez ahead of the final

Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton cut a glamorous figure in a hot pink suit on Friday night as she joined Molly Rainford in heading back to their hotel.

Hamza says: 'I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Fleur says: 'I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. Helen says: 'I'm really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. This is also my Mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. The Beeb are keen to build on that and make sure they stay with the BBC, which is where they’ve both developed their careers so far.' with a side of sequins.' Bring it on!' I'm a huge fan of the show and can't believe I'm going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.' Helen and Hamza - who are both favourites to lift the glitterball trophy - are set to go head-to-head in [Helen Skelton](/tvshowbiz/helen-skelton/index.html) and [Hamza Yassin](/tvshowbiz/hamza-yassin/index.html) are [reportedly in line to land six-figure presenting deals](/tvshowbiz/article-11547679/Strictlys-Helen-Skelton-Hamza-Yassin-bag-six-figure-presenting-deals-BBC.html) to keep them at the BBC. Strictly's Helen Skelton looks glam in a hot pink suit as she joins fellow finalist Molly Rainford and eliminated stars in heading back to their hotel ahead of the final live show Hamza was seen carrying a change of outfit and plenty of bags before getting some much needed sleep ahead of the final.

As Eden's dancing queen Helen Skelton comes to the end of her Strictly Come Dancing journey, she reflects on her time on the dancefloor.

She says: “He keeps making me walk on stage by myself and I keep saying to him ‘Why? I think every week, we get so many messages from people who share things about their lives and that’s the ultimate. I have a bank of marvellous memories for me and my family.” The fact we’re here and smiling and having a good time. Helen, who grew up in Appleby, adds: “What would it mean to me to win the final? He kept talking about being sassy and powerful and in control and that’s a wonderfully freeing thing for anybody,” she laughs.

In her exclusive weekly diary, the presenter reflects on discovering her strengths through the competition and having one last dance.

To know we have an army of support is what has given me the final push. True to form, it is a fast routine and we’re dancing to Emile Sandé’s Shine, which is an uplifting song that I adore. That aside, it was the atmosphere and an intensity between Gorka and I that the judges were looking for. I am normally so nervous during the live shows that I forget to enjoy it, but performing two dances gave us a second bite at the cherry. I had also been filming Winter on the Farm and then there are the family commitments that come with the run up to Christmas. It’s quite astounding to think that Strictly will wrap up this weekend and that one of us will be lifting the Glitterball in celebration.

Hamza Yassin and Helen Skelton are set to be offered TV presenter gigs.

The insider added: “They are both highly valued, even though their careers are at very different stages. “Viewers seem to have thrown their support behind Helen and Hamza in a way few other finalists have enjoyed. “They’ve wanted some sensational stars to emerge in Strictly this year which is a ‘full’ show for the first time since it was scaled back by Reports today suggest the Beeb is keen to tie the pair down. The 32-year-old wildlife cameraman and presenter and his professional partner Jowita Przystal are among the four couples who will compete on Saturday to win the glitterball trophy. Yassin is a wide favourite, with Skelton second in the odds.

Strictly finalist Helen Skelton is determined to win the show for her kids this weekend, following her split from husband Richie Myler, revealed proud mum ...

And if [Helen](/latest/helen-skelton) wins with partner Gorka Marquez, she wants to dedicate the achievement to her three children. She never does anything half-heartedly and gives it her best shot. She described the experience as helping to lift the gloom of the break up of her marriage, and said it was “wonderfully liberating to be happy in my skin”. “She has developed over the weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it"It's given her something to focus on and we are just so proud of how she's coped with it because it is very intense.” She beat the likes of competitors Matt Goss, Kym Marsh, and Will Mellor to make it to the final four. According to her mum, Helen, 39, has never done anything half-heartedly, and her ultimate goal ever since she entered the competition was to make her children proud and boost her confidence following her painful break-up with ex-husband Richie Myler, who has since moved on and is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend.

Helen Skelton is set to land a massive contract at the BBC following her success on 'Strictly Come Dancing.'