The rumoured romance between BBC Morning Live co-hosts Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones has been set alight once more, following a playful social media exchange. Jones left a jokey comment on a sweet festive photo Skelton posted of herself with her three children, further exciting fans who have speculated about their relationship for months.
A Festive Snap Sparks Playful Banter
On Sunday, Helen Skelton took to Instagram to share a heartwarming photo of herself and her children enjoying the snow. "Happy Festive season!!! I hope you have reasons to be grateful and reasons to smile," she captioned the family moment. In the image, Skelton was seen wearing distinctive red knitted fingerless gloves.
Fellow presenter Gethin Jones was quick to respond in the comments section, posting a laughing face emoji alongside the quip: "What have you done to your arm?" This light-hearted interaction, following months of intense speculation, has been seen by many as another clue pointing to their close off-screen bond.
A Budding Romance That Has Set Showbiz Alight
Rumours of a relationship between the two presenters, both single, have been swirling since earlier this year. The speculation reached a fever pitch after they appeared together on the red carpet at ITV's Pride of Britain event in October 2024 and again at a Royal Television Society bash in Manchester a month later.
Their connection is well-established; both are former Blue Peter presenters and have taken part in Strictly Come Dancing. Fans' suspicions grew stronger when they were reportedly seen together in June at a spa near Jones's home in Cheshire, some 110 miles from Skelton's Cumbria base.
Critically, neither Skelton nor Jones has moved to deny the rumours publicly, nor have their representatives issued any private denials. This silence has only added fuel to the fire for supporters who are keen to see them as a couple.
Side-Stepping the Question and Hopeful Fans
Despite the mounting evidence, Helen Skelton recently sidestepped direct questions about the romance. In a cover interview for Prima Magazine, when asked about Jones, she spoke in generalities about their long friendship. She stated they have been friends for around 25 years and are such good mates they sometimes "forget we're on air" while filming Morning Live.
This non-denial has done little to dampen enthusiasm. Fans of the pair are particularly invested given their shared histories of heartbreak. Skelton's marriage to rugby player Richie Myler ended abruptly in 2021, shortly after the birth of their daughter. Jones, meanwhile, has previously spoken about the difficulty of his split from Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins over a decade ago.
The duo have been anchoring Morning Live full-time since its relaunch in January 2024, winning over viewers with their vibrant chemistry. Their professional success and personal resilience have led many to root for them to find happiness together, with every social media interaction now scrutinised for hints of a deeper connection.
