Gethin Jones hinted at ‘close bond’ with ‘superwoman’ Helen Skelton weeks ago amid Morning Live romance rumours
GETHIN Jones hinted at his close bond with Helen Skelton weeks ago when he shared a post on Instagram dedicated to his “superwoman” co-star.
It was revealed earlier today that the Morning Live stars had grown ‘close’ off-screen with insiders suggesting “their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection”.
Just weeks ago, Gethin appeared to show just how much Helen means to him as he dedicated an Instagram post to her following their 24 hour live TV marathon for Comic Relief.
Gethin admitted that he was left calling Helen up an hour after their challenge ended despite having just spent 24 hours together.
Sharing a series of images of the pair looking close, Gethin wrote: “A little appreciation post for this super woman @helenskelton. Unbelievable physical and mental resilience…
“Loves a laugh but a deep thinker (I had to remind her a few times we were live on tv).
“It says a lot that you can spend 24hrs non stop with someone and still call them an hour later for a debrief.”
Gethin continued of their bond with one another: “Respect means we can be honest with each other always.
“There was NO time at all, at any time during this challenge, not one, where I wanted to throw her off the rink. Never once. Didn’t even come into mind.“
It is understood the pair have been supporting each other off-screen and spending an increasing amount of time together.
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.”
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.”
The insider continued: “Helen and Gethin have been able to attend events together without much fanfare purely because they’re work colleagues … but anyone who has seen them at these bashes will testify they look extremely cosy.”
Helen’s husband, rugby ace Richie Myler left her for Stephanie Thirkill in 2022.
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.
He said he was struck off the popular dating app Hinge because women didn’t believe his profile was really him.