Helen Elizabeth Skelton is an English television presenter and actress. She co-presented the BBC children's programme Blue Peter from 2008 until 2013, and since 2014 has been a presenter on Countryfile. She co-presented two series of the BBC One programme Holiday Hit Squad alongside Angela Rippon and Joe Crowley. She also presented the daytime series The Instant Gardener that ran for two series.
Skelton was born on 19 July 1983, in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, and brought up on a dairy farm in the village of Kirkby Thore. She attended its local Primary School, and then Appleby Grammar School, ultimately graduating from Cumbria Institute of the Arts, where she gained a BA degree in journalism. During her time at college, she worked as an extra on Coronation Street and Cutting It.
Skelton has said that if she was not a broadcaster, she would be a teacher. Her brother Gavin was a professional footballer and has also been a player-manager.
| Date of Birth | 19th July 1983 |
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| Age | 41 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Current City | Carlisle |
| Language | English |
| Reference | IMDB |
| Spouses | Richie Myler |
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| Career Start | 1999 (25 years ago) |
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