Helen Skelton says she’s ‘no different to any working parent’ as she juggles Strictly rehearsals and motherhood

Helen Skelton has claimed that her work life is just like “any working parent”, despite having to balance her glamorous on screen roles with motherhood.

The newly-single mother-of-three, 39, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing with Spanish professional dancer Gorka Marquez, also hosts a BBC Radio 5 show from Leeds and is the face of an energy saving campaign.

She moved back to Cumbria to live with her parents earlier this year, after splitting from her husband of eight years Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler.

Helen explained to The Mirror how she has been able to juggle her workload, while also doing school runs and Strictly rehearsals.

Helen said: "I’m no different to any working parent. Every working parent has things to manage and things to juggle.

“The only difference is my work is a ridiculously shiny, glittery experience where someone paints your face and makes you thinner."

Helen explained that she is “passionate” about being a part of a Smart Energy GB campaign which provides helpful tips for Brits to save money on ever-rising bills.

She is fulfiling the role while juggling being a mother, competing on Strictly and presenting shows.

The Countryfile presenter said: “It’s easy this campaign, one of the main things we are saying to people is get a smart meter. It’s no extra cost, gives you what you’re using near real time. I think what’s nice about this project it’s easiest stuff that people can do."

Helen admitted that she has made “subtle changes” since moving back to her parents Lake District farm, as a result of the rising cost of energy.

She has been busy batch cooking her children’s meals at the weekend and putting draft excluders in her parents’ house, which she says can be quite “drafty”.

Her parents are also keen on saving money this winter, with her mum blocking up fireplaces to ensure the family is warm, while her dad has been cooking meals in the microwave to save on costs.