Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones Spark Romance Rumours as Morning Live Co-Hosts Are Spotted Getting Close Off-Screen
Helen Skelton appears to have found love again — and it may be closer to home than anyone expected.
Three years after her highly publicised split from husband Richie Myler in 2022, the TV presenter is now being linked to none other than her Morning Live co-host Gethin Jones, after the pair were spotted looking openly affectionate during a recent outing in Manchester.
The rumoured couple were seen strolling through Manchester city centre on Thursday, packing on the PDA and appearing completely smitten as they walked side by side, smiling, laughing and leaning in close — leaving onlookers convinced their bond has moved beyond friendship.
From Studio Partners to Something More?
Adding fuel to the speculation, the duo reportedly arrived at a breakfast date in style — riding in together on Gethin’s motorbike, giving onlookers serious Grease vibes as they pulled up like Danny and Sandy reborn.
MailOnline previously revealed that the Morning Live presenters had grown increasingly close behind the scenes, with sources suggesting their strong on-screen chemistry had quietly blossomed into something deeper away from the cameras.
Helen, 41, embraced a biker-chic look for the outing, wearing a tan leather jacket paired with denim jeans as she wrapped her arms around Gethin’s waist during the ride.
Gethin, meanwhile, opted for a navy jumper, dark jeans and brown boots, looking relaxed and confident as the pair later walked through the city together — both visibly beaming and appearing completely at ease in one another’s company.
‘Their Friendship Has Changed’
A TV insider told MailOnline:
“Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship, and there’s a feeling that in recent months their friendship has quietly turned into something more.”
The source added:
“They’re both keen to keep a lid on things to avoid unnecessary public scrutiny, but there’s no denying how close they are — both on and off screen.”
While neither has publicly confirmed a relationship, fans have long suspected something was brewing between the popular presenters.
Public Praise That Turned Heads
Gethin previously raised eyebrows when he shared a heartfelt Instagram post praising Helen following their intense TV marathon for Comic Relief.
Posting a series of snaps of the pair looking close during the gruelling challenge, he wrote:
“And a little appreciation post for this superwoman @helenskelton. Unbelievable physical and mental resilience…”
He continued with a glowing tribute that fans were quick to label more than friendly:
“Loves a laugh but is a deep thinker (I had to remind her a few times we were live on TV). It says a lot when you can spend 24 hours non-stop with someone and still call them an hour later to debrief.”
Gethin even joked:
“There was NO time at all — not once — where I wanted to throw her off the rink. Never even crossed my mind.”
Fans Say: ‘You Belong Together’
The post sent fans into overdrive, with many flooding the comments to praise the pair’s chemistry and suggest they were “made for each other.”
One viewer wrote:
“You two belong together! Watching you skate all night for such an incredible cause was a joy.”
Another added:
“Epic challenge, epic chemistry. Despite the pain, you were amazing together.”
Helen herself later responded with a message that only added to the intrigue, writing:
“My dear Gethin Jones… you are some man.”
Romance Confirmed — Or Just a Beautiful Bond?
While neither Helen nor Gethin has officially confirmed a relationship, their recent public appearances, affectionate exchanges and undeniable closeness have left fans convinced that love may finally be in the air.
Whether they’re simply close friends or quietly testing the waters, one thing is clear — their connection is real, powerful, and impossible to ignore.
