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The forgotten feud between Helen Skelton and huge TV star that saw her sensationally blasted for 'plagiarising' show with rip-off series - just days before 'romance' with Gethin Jones made public
George Clarke revealed his frustration over Helen Skelton 's brand new property show Forever Home in a now-deleted post.
The 51 year old - best known for presenting Channel 4 's George Clarke's Amazing Spaces - took to Instagram to share his annoyance over the new programme.
Forever Home, which is presented by Helen and architect Patrick Bradley, hit BBC Two on May 15.
The show's press release states: 'In the programme, presenter Helen Skelton and Northern Ireland architect Patrick Bradley follow one such young couple. Jess and Colin are leaving London to return to their family roots in Powys in rural Wales where they hope to create their dream house.'
But one person who isn't very happy about the show is George.
Sharing a screen grab of the press release of the new programme, George fumed: 'What is that saying again?….
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However the post backfired as someone pointed out in the comments section: 'Nobody tell him Kevin McClouds been doing Grand Design for 30 years'
'Oh that's it…. 'plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery' #BUILDINGHOME #CHANNEL4 @channel4.'
However the post backfired as someone pointed out in the comments section: 'Nobody tell him Kevin McClouds been doing Grand Design for 30 years.'
The post is no longer on George's account.
MailOnline contacted George's rep for comment.
Speaking about the show, Helen said: 'Bringing old properties back to life is always something that has fascinated me, I love a property with a story to tell.
'Watching Colin and Jess create their forever home with Patrick's guidance and ideas has been a total privilege.
'It is not always straightforward creating a dream property.
'I have lived the restoration highs and lows myself having completed my own project so getting a ring side seat for this one was a total joy.'
George is an architect, who studied at Newcastle University, and is best known for presenting the likes of The Restoration Man, The Home Show and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces.
He's also worked on the likes of Property Dreams, Build A New Life in the Country, George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations and George Clarke's Building Home.
George's rant came days before Helen and Gethin 'went public' as she wrapped her arms around the Blue Peter star on a motorbike ride.
The pair - who work together on BBC's Morning Live - have been linked romantically in recent months.
Looking stylish, Helen opted for a tan leather jacket and denim jeans as she gripped Gethin's waist.
Wearing a black motorbike helmet, the star hopped on the back of Gethin's Triumph Bonneville bike.
It came after the pair were seen leaving the BBC Morning Live studios just minutes after each other on Wednesday.
Earlier this week it was revealed that Gethin is reportedly 'ticking all the boxes' for Helen.
A source told The Mirror: 'Helen and Gethin are definitely getting close, they've been on a few outings together.
'Gethin has helped her through some really tough times, it's not been an easy few years for Helen, but he has been a tower of strength for her.'
Helen split from her husband Richie Myler, 35, in April 2022.
The former couple met in 2011.
They split just four months after the birth of their third child.
The two share Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, three.
Meanwhile Gethin has been linked to Katherine Jenkins, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Katja Zwara and Cici Coleman.
