Helen Skelton puts on a fierce display in a leopard-print maxi dress as she departs BBC Radio 5 Live studios ahead of Strictly gig
Helen Skelton wowed onlookers as she departed the BBC Radio 5 Live studios in Salford on Sunday, after hosting her own show,
The presenter, 39, put on a fierce display in a white-and-green leopard print maxi dress, while donning a pair of coordinating sunglasses and black sandals.
She is set to take part in Strictly Come Dancing for the show’s return next month.
Emerging: Helen Skelton put on a fierce display in a leopard-print maxi dress as she departed the BBC Radio 5 Live studios in Salford on Sunday ahead of her Strictly gig
The TV personality toted her essentials around in a brown leather handbag and wore her blonde tresses in a sleek side parting, while clutching her mobile phone.
She accessorised with a collection of dazzling necklaces and wore a minimal amount of make-up to highlight her natural beauty.
Helen will join in Strictly Come Dancing line-up for the show’s return in September.
Stunning: She accessorised with a collection of dazzling necklaces and wore a minimal amount of make-up to highlight her natural beauty
But she is currently subject to a wave of controversy, after reportedly boasting about winning the 2000 Ken Dodd Tap Dancing Award in a resurfaced interview – despite claiming she can’t dance ahead of the TV appearance.
The Countryfile host said on BBC Radio 5 Live last week: ‘People keep saying, “Can you dance?” and I say, “No,” because isn’t it the point to learn to dance?’
But when asked in a 2016 interview to reveal a personal fact, the ex Blue Peter star is said to have proudly responded, ‘I won a Ken Dodd tap-dance award when I was 17.’
Talented: It comes as Helen ‘boasted about winning Ken Dodd Tap Dancing Award in resurfaced interview’… but insists she CAN’T dance after signing up for Strictly (pictured in the 00s)
Wow! The presenter allegedly devoted her childhood years to training and even received excellent marks from the Strictly judges during her stint in the 2012 Christmas special
She added in the resurfaced chat, according to The Sun: ‘Not a lot of people know this, but I’m very good at tap dancing. People are often amazed I can tap dance.’
Helen allegedly devoted her childhood years to dance training and even received excellent marks from the Strictly judges during her stint in the 2012 Christmas special.
She had competed alongside Russian professional Artem Chigvintsev to All I Want for Christmas Is You, and was awarded a 37 out of 40 score from judges.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2022: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
KYM MARSH
Age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! 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.’
RICHIE ANDERSON
Age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
ELLIE SIMMONDS
Age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
TYLER WEST
Age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
ELLIE TAYLOR
Age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
TONY ADAMS MBE
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
JAMES BYE
Age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
HELEN SKELTON
Age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
WILL MELLOR
Age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. 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. Bring it on!’
KAYE ADAMS
Age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
JAYDE ADAMS
Age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
MATT GOSS
Age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’
FLEUR EAST
Age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
HAMZA YASSIN
Age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’
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