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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
BBC Morning Live star supported by fans after sharing 'emotional' update
Michelle Ackerley was inundated with messages of support this week after posting an update for her social media followers. The 41-year-old shared a birthday photograph with fans, explaining how this year's milestone looked rather different from previous celebrations. The BBC presenter, famous for fronting Morning Live - currently enjoying its summer hiatus - is awaiting her first child with husband Benjamin Ryan. Standing before a mirror displaying her growing bump, Michelle wrote alongside the image: "Slightly different birthday to last year. Today I'll mostly be sleeping in between wearing ice packs for my migraines and eating ginger for the continued sickness [sic] "It's been quite the pregnancy journey so kinds of emotions every single joy, overwhelm. Mostly, I'm just amazed at what the human body can do. I still can't believe I'll be welcoming a baby girl in a couple of months' time." Michelle's followers quickly responded to the photograph, with numerous fans offering the BBC personality their encouragement and birthday greetings, reports Wales Online. One supporter wrote: "Happy birthday! Sorry that you're having bad migraines. Hope you're ok and manage to have a lovely birthday xx" Another added: "Happy Birthday. Sorry to hear you're having migraines; they're so debilitating. Sleep is definitely your best medicine xx" Another fan commented: "Looking fab! Happy birthday [sic], exciting times to come x", while someone else shared their well-wishes: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHELLE. I hope you manage to have a lovely day, and just think how you'll have an extra guest at next year's celebration! How amazing is that[sic]!!" Earlier this year, Michelle joyfully announced her pregnancy, following her candid discussions about struggling with fertility issues. In a heartfelt interview, Michelle disclosed she was expecting a girl, referring to her as a "miracle." Taking to Instagram to share her journey with her followers, Michelle expressed: "I wanted to share, though, as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year - realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. "Feeling part of a community - especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference." Michelle also touched on the emotional challenges she faced, stating: "Even at the very start of this year, I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster."
CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Catching up with Jax Irwin
Catching up with Jax Irwin Podcaster Jax Irwin stops by the CTV Morning Live Atlantic studios to talk about her latest projects.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Gethin Jones sends poignant message to co-star Helen Skelton amid 'romance'
Gethin Jones has further fuelled speculation he's in a new romance with his Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton after sending her a flirty birthday message Gethin Jones has continued to fuel romance rumours with his Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton after he sent her a sweet birthday message on social media. The TV presenters have been close pals for a while, but their friendship is said to have developed into something more after they were spotted leaving the BAFTAs together back in May. Though they have yet to confirm they are in a relationship, they have been spotted hanging out off set and enjoying a spa day at a country club recently. In a further clue things are hotting up between the pair, Gethin, 47, took to his Instagram stories to publicly wish Helen happy birthday as she turned 42 on Saturday. Posting a photo of animal-loving Helen surrounded by a flock of sheep, Gethin wrote 'Pen-blwydd Hapus', which is Happy Birthday in his native Welsh. He then joked: "Having the best time hanging out with your mates," and added a kiss at the end of the message, suggesting their relationship is more than platonic. The single stars have both had their hearts broken in recent years. Gethin's engagement to Katherine Jenkins was called off in 2011 and he's had a string of short relationships since. While Helen split from ex-husband Richie Myler - who she shares three kids with - back in 2022. Helen and Leeds Rhinos rugby player Richie, 35, had been married eight years and had just welcomed their third child, Elsie, when he they split. He now has two more children with Stephanie, also 35, whose millionaire father Andrew Thirkill is president of Richie's rugby club. Shocking her followers at the time, Helen broke the upsetting news on Instagram and said: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children." Writing in her 2023 autobiography, In My Stride, Helen recalled her heartbreaking split and described how she hadn't seen it coming. She wrote: "I was in shock. I know that following break-ups, people often say they didn't see it coming and it sounds like a cliché, but that was me." Despite Richie leaving her, Helen refuses to cut him out of her life entirely for the sake of their kids. She says she always wants her children to have a father figure and know their parents were once in love and happy. It's for this reason she's decided to keep photos of her and Richie on her Instagram, instead of deleting them. She explained: "I want them to know that we loved each other, but things change and that's OK too." Welshman Gethin has not been romantically linked to anyone since he dated First Dates star Cici Coleman. In the past, he is also thought to have briefly dated former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh. Gethin and Helen first sparked rumours of a possible romance in March when they both took part in a 24-hour roller skate challenge for Comic Relief which raised £34 million for charity. Gethin has publicly praised Helen's resilience as he gushed about how he loved spending time with her. While Helen publicly said of Gethin: "My dear @gethinjonesc... You are some man. 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.' So if Helen has found love again with Gethin it would be some happy news. And it certainly looks like it's heading that way. A source told MailOnline: "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. 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."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Morning Live's Gethin Jones fuels romance rumours with Helen Skelton as he shares flirty birthday message
GETHIN Jones shared a sweet birthday message for Helen Skelton amid rumours of a blossoming romance. The Morning Live host, 47, has continued to grow close to the mum-of-three, with sources saying the relationship had turned more than just platonic. 5 Gethin Jones fueled romance rumours with Helen Skelton with a sweet birthday post Credit: Instagram/Gethincjones 5 A source said the relationship had turned more than just platonic Credit: Getty 5 They have been spending an increasing amount of time together outside of the studio Credit: Instagram On Saturday, Gethin paid a special tribute to his co-star on her 42nd birthday. He posted a photo of the former Blue Peter star surrounded by a flock of sheep. Gethin wrote: "Penblwydd Hapus," which translates to Happy Birthday in Welsh. READ MORE ON HELEN SKELTON He then joked: "Have the best time hanging out with your mates," referring to the farm animals. He added a kiss at the end of the message, which has further fuelled speculation of a romance. In June, The Sun revealed last month that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months. And they were spotted looking loved up as they Most read in News TV An insider said: '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. Strictly legends and Traitors' stars to join Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton on their epic 24-hour roller-skating challenge 'Helen was really laughing and smiling as they spent time together before heading off in the late afternoon.' They both appear on the BBC show on week day mornings, which is based in Manchester. Helen is based in Cornwall with her children Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, three, who she shares with her ex-husband Richie Myler. It was first reported in May how their relationship had become more than a friendship. They were pictured close at the Baftas and last year were spotted at a charity ball set up by "They were with close friends of Helen's and their connection was undeniable." Helen's husband Helen Just four months after The Strictly star faced further heartbreak when her rugby player ex went on to have Gethin, who has Helen and Gethin took part in an charity . Helen said on social media: "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." 5 The Sun revealed that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months Credit: Instagram 5 Helen's husband Richie Myler left her for Stephanie Thirkill in 2022 Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Morning Live's Gethin Jones fuels romance rumours with Helen Skelton as he shares flirty birthday message
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GETHIN Jones shared a sweet birthday message for Helen Skelton amid rumours of a blossoming romance. The Morning Live host, 47, has continued to grow close to the mum-of-three, with sources saying the relationship had turned more than just platonic. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Gethin Jones fueled romance rumours with Helen Skelton with a sweet birthday post Credit: Instagram/Gethincjones 5 A source said the relationship had turned more than just platonic Credit: Getty 5 They have been spending an increasing amount of time together outside of the studio Credit: Instagram Helen and Gethin, 47, have been spending an increasing amount of time together outside of the studio, including trips to a spa at a country club. On Saturday, Gethin paid a special tribute to his co-star on her 42nd birthday. He posted a photo of the former Blue Peter star surrounded by a flock of sheep. Gethin wrote: "Penblwydd Hapus," which translates to Happy Birthday in Welsh. He then joked: "Have the best time hanging out with your mates," referring to the farm animals. He added a kiss at the end of the message, which has further fuelled speculation of a romance. In June, The Sun revealed last month that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months. And they were spotted looking loved up as they headed to a country club and spa. An insider said: '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. Strictly legends and Traitors' stars to join Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton on their epic 24-hour roller-skating challenge 'Helen was really laughing and smiling as they spent time together before heading off in the late afternoon.' They both appear on the BBC show on week day mornings, which is based in Manchester. Helen is based in Cornwall with her children Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, three, who she shares with her ex-husband Richie Myler. It was first reported in May how their relationship had become more than a friendship. They were pictured close at the Baftas and last year were spotted at a charity ball set up by Rob Burrow's sisters, with a source adding about the ball: "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." Helen's husband Richie Myler left her for Stephanie Thirkill in 2022. Helen announced her split from rugby league ace Richie in April 2022 as she revealed he left the family home. Just four months after Helen gave birth to her third child Elsie, he walked out of their nine-year marriage. The Strictly star faced further heartbreak when her rugby player ex went on to have two children with his new love. Gethin, who has previously dated former Towie star Lucy Mecklenburgh and was engaged to mezzo-soprano singer Katherine Jenkins, recently revealed that he's had little success on the dating scene. Helen and Gethin took part in an epic Comic Relief challenge earlier this year and both gushed about each other after raising £34million for charity. Helen said on social media: "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." 5 The Sun revealed that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months Credit: Instagram
