Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones’ friendship ‘blossoms’ as pal admits ‘I’m so happy for her’

‘She deserves true love after all that she’s been through’

TV presenters Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones make a “great couple”, one of her “good friends” has revealed.

Last month, the pair sparked reports that their friendship had blossomed into something bigger behind the scenes.

Helen, 41, and Gethin, 47, have both presented Blue Peter and later starred on Strictly during different years. Currently, the pair front the BBC’s Morning Live and have clear chemistry on screen.

Now Helen’s pal has waded in, appearing to confirm the romance once and for all…

Helen and Gethin both present Morning Live together (Credit: Splashnews.com)

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones’ friendship ‘deepens’

Since splitting from singer Katherine Jenkins in 2011, Gethin has kept his love life under wraps. However, he recently admitted he was back on the dating scene. In 2022, Helen split from husband Richie Myler, with whom she shares three children.

Just like Gethin, she has also kept her relationships hush-hush. However, according to Daily Mail last month, Helen and Gethin are more than just good friends.

“Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there’s a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection,” a TV insider told the newspaper.

“They’re both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny but there’s no denying their closeness both on and off screen.”

Earlier in the month, Helen and Gethin attended the TV BAFTA Awards together and left fans questioning if they were a couple.

An eyewitness at the glitzy award show has said it was “very clear that Helen and Gethin were together as a couple at the event”, adding: “They were with close friends of Helen’s and their connection was undeniable.”

‘I’m so happy for her’

Now Helen’s pal has declared that the star “deserves true love” following her divorce from Richie Myler.

Writing in her column for New! magazine, Kerry Katona said: “It looks like Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones are an item, doesn’t it? Helen’s a good friend of mine and I absolutely adore her.”

She deserves true love after all that she’s been through.

Kerry added: “She and I have been through quite similar difficult times publicly. I’m so happy for her – I think they look like a great couple and their relationship seems to have happened organically and naturally.

“She deserves true love after all that she’s been through.”

Gethin and Helen attended the TV BAFTAs together (Credit: Splashnews.com)

Gethin Jones previously hinted at new partner

During a discussion about snoring on Morning Live, Gethin may have accidentally spilled a little secret about his personal life.

While on the subject, co-host Gaby Roslin turned to Gethin and asked if the former Hits Radio presenter snored.

In response, Gethin said: “I always thought I didn’t, but apparently, I found out recently, [I might] get myself in trouble here, that I do.”

Following the admission, the camera turned to the rest of the presenters and panel, who were laughing with Gethin and Gaby. While embarrassed, Gethin began blushing and tried to distract everyone.