Helen Skelton has proved she is working hard at Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals as she shared a snap of her battered and bruised feet after a long day of practice.
The TV presenter, 39, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to give an insight into the gruelling day of rehearsals ahead of Saturday's second live show.
She shared a candid snap of her bare feet looking battered and marked after a long day of perfecting her moves for her and Gorka Marquez's upcoming Cha Cha to Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
In a caption on her Instagram grid, Helen said her feet were 'on fire' and her head was 'exploding' but insisted she is still 'loving' being a part of the Strictly cast.
She also shared a selfie of herself and her pro partner Gorka grinning, along with a video of Gorka hiding behind a door to frighten people arriving at the dance studios.
She penned: 'Feet on fire and head exploding but loving every second of this journey… somehow @gorka_marquez finding time to prank everyone - thank god there's room laugh.
'It's been a big old week of training so far and still a lot to do ….. here's to the feet and hips doing what the boss says #strictlycomedancing #strictly.'
It comes after Strictly Come Dancing kicked off its first live show in style, with Helen and her professional partner Gorka, 32, scoring 26 points.
After her Strictly debut, the Countryfile presenter's estranged husband Richie Myler broke his silence - branding his girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill 'family' in a gushing post on Instagram.
The rugby player, 32, ended his eight year marriage to Helen back in April, just four months after she gave birth to their third child, and quickly moved on with Stephanie, 32.
Stephanie is the daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill, who is one of the richest businessmen in Leeds and is worth an estimated £175 million.
Richie first re-posted a selfie taken by Stephanie, taken pitch-side after his final Leeds Rhinos game of the rugby league season.
She penned: 'Wasn't a win but couldn't be more proud of this one. Grand Final at Old Trafford and a great game for you. Love you so much @richiemyler,' to which he added: 'Love you.'
Posting a picture of himself and Stephanie with her family to his Instagram Stories, Richie also gushed wrote: 'Finished this season as a family,' and drew a heart.
The rugby player shares two young sons Ernie, six, Louis, five, and daughter Elsie Kate, eight months, with his estranged wife Helen.
Richie made his relationship with Stephanie Instagram official when they attended Wimbledon together.
His relationship with Stephanie came to light in May, days after it was announced that his eight-year marriage to Helen was over.
Helen was said to feel 'bewildered' by the breakdown of her marriage, with a source close to the couple telling MailOnline: 'Helen is absolutely devastated.'
They continued: 'Now she is contemplating life without him while he has moved on with his new partner.'
'Richie is insisting there was no crossover, that he began the romance with Stephanie after their marriage collapsed, but Helen feels let down. They are still married, and their baby is literally four months old.
'She thought their marriage was safe and secure and is totally shocked by what's happened.'
Former Blue Peter star Helen confirmed their breakup on Instagram, writing: 'Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co-parent our small children.'
For her Strictly debut on Saturday, Helen took to the floor with Gorka Marquez to perform a American Smooth to You Send Me by Aretha Franklin.
And despite her protests that she lacked elegance, Craig was quick to reassure her, telling her: ' Love the energy and you do have elegance, darling.'
While Anton gushed: 'Brilliant line, when you do lines it's gorgeous. Own it! Own the dance, Just believe in yourself a little bit more because when you do, it's brilliant.'
Shirley also praised the presenter, explaining: 'You weren't too fast, you weren't too slow. The beginning was divine, the arms were love. Well done.'
