Helen Skelton's romance with Gethin Jones ramps up a notch with steamy move
Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones enjoyed a steamy afternoon out at the spa as their relationship heats up. The pair have been friends for years but things recently turned romantic
Helen Skelton's romance with Gethin Jones has been heating up - as the pair enjoyed a steamy time away. The pair have become close and romance rumours have swirled around the pair.
Gethin brought Helen to a country house spa venue near his home and onlookers were shocked to see the pair so flirty and friendly in front of one another and in a public space. The pair have been friends for years but have got close in recent weeks.
The duo appear together on Morning Live, which airs every weekday morning on BBC One. Whilst their relationship was initially platonic, it soon blossomed and now it seems like the pair aren't hiding their feelings.
"Gethin and Helen were all over each other. They are clearly super comfortable with each other and it wasn't just like two friends hanging out," a source told The Sun of their budding romance and trip to the spa.
"Helen was really laughing and smiling as they spent time together before heading off in the late afternoon."
Just the other day, Helen discussed her friendships and close personal bonds on Morning Live - including with Gethin. She said to HELLO!: "Michelle [Ackerley] and Gethin [Jones] and I have all been friends for years and years. Gethin and I crossed over a lot at Blue Peter, so we've got a lot of the same reference points.
"Michelle and I used to flat share back in London so people say, 'You've got a natural chemistry', but we have known each other since we were in our twenties, starting out in telly. If you have to go to work and you like what you do and you do it with people that are like an extension of your family, then you're very lucky and I definitely feel like that at Morning Live."
The pair have been spotted at various events over the years together but it seems like things are heating up.
"It was very clear that Helen and Gethin were together as a couple at the event. They were with close friends of Helen's and their connection was undeniable," a source said of their budding romance.
Helen has remained coy about her relationship but recently, she posted a gushing tribute to Gethin after they completed a very special Comic Relief challenge alongside one another earlier this year.
"I don't publicly say often enough how much love and respect I have for you my friend because I assume it is well known. But for the record you're a legend and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side on the rink, the sofa and beyond," she said, "I can gush.. he doesn't read beyond one paragraph on an insta post."
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