Helen Skelton’s Beauty Secret and Candid Views on Grief and Love
BBC presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton is in the spotlight this week for two contrasting stories: her affordable beauty tip and her heartfelt reflections on grief, relationships, and what she wants from her future.
The £9 Cream Helen Skelton Swears By
Helen Skelton, 42, is a fan of Weleda Skin Food, a nourishing face cream currently on sale at Holland and Barrett for £9.41 (down from £15.95). Her makeup artist, Nancy Spencer, revealed she uses the cream as a base and primer to prep Skelton’s skin for red carpet events.
Described as a ‘year-round skin saviour’, Weleda Skin Food contains organic sunflower seed oil, pansy extract and chamomile extract, making it ideal for dry, mature skin. The cream has a celebrity following — Helen Mirren’s makeup artist told Good Housekeeping: “With mature skin, it’s all about texture … you don’t want to see that wrinkling.”
The discount comes as part of Holland and Barrett’s bumper summer sale, which also includes 50% off Hairburst Shampoo and Conditioner and deals on collagen drinks. Skelton’s endorsement adds to the cream’s already 7,000-plus reviews.
A Rare Relationship Insight: Grieving What Is Lost
In a resurfaced interview from earlier this year, Skelton opened up about what makes her unhappy. Her answer was blunt: grief.
“It’s one of those things you have to embrace; you grieve situations and jobs and friendships and relationships as well as people,” she told the Guardian. “It’s a heavy emotion.”
The presenter, currently appearing on Richard Osman’s House of Games and hosting BBC’s Morning Live, was married to rugby player Richie Myler for eight years. The couple announced their separation in 2022. They share three children.
Looking for ‘Life Goals’ Love
More recently, Skelton spoke about her personal hopes for the future while discussing the BBC programme Lost and Found in the Lakes. In the show, experts reunite sentimental objects found near lakes with their owners.
One episode featured a ring that had been a husband’s first gift to his wife, 60 years ago. Watching the reunion moved Skelton deeply.
“It really taps into the value of sentiment, which is kind of an old fashioned thing in this day and age,” she told Radio Times. “You’re giving them back a ring that they lost ages ago … the old romantic in me goes, ‘Oh, I want that!’”
Reflecting on the couples she saw, she added: “To spend your whole life with someone navigating ups and downs, jobs, kids, everything that life throws at you … to still be holding someone’s hand at the end of all that is … that’s the payday.”
On the Show: Celebrating Oti Mabuse’s Baby News
On the June 16 edition of Morning Live, Skelton and co-host Gethin Jones took a moment to congratulate another Strictly star, Oti Mabuse, who announced she is expecting her second child with husband Marius.
“Congratulations to Oti Mabuse,” Skelton said on air. “She has shared the news that she’s having a second baby, so good luck to you Oti.”
Oti Mabuse, who won the glitterball trophy with Bill Bailey in 2019, welcomed her first child in 2023. She shared the news on Instagram with the caption: “Plot twist … Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party.”
The moment showed Skelton’s warm, personal side — a contrast to the more serious reflections on loss and resilience.
Broader Implications: Resilience and Reinvention
Skelton’s current media presence — balancing a budget beauty secret, on-air cheerfulness, and raw discussions about grief and love — highlights a broader cultural trend. Public figures, especially women over 40, are increasingly speaking openly about divorce, aging, and emotional healing.
Her honesty about grieving “situations and relationships” resonates with many viewers navigating their own life transitions. At the same time, her embrace of an affordable, dermatologist-approved skincare staple reflects a growing consumer shift toward value and substance over hype.
As Skelton continues to host Morning Live and explore new projects, she remains a relatable and resilient figure. Whether she’s mourning what was lost or hoping for a hand to hold at the end of the road, her message is clear: it’s okay to feel the weight — and still keep dancing.
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