Morning Live Co-Stars Spark Fresh Dating Speculation
Television presenters Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones have sent fans into a frenzy after making their second intimate red carpet appearance together at the Royal Television Society Awards in Manchester. The Morning Live co-hosts, who have been at the centre of romance rumours for months, looked particularly close as they posed for photographs at Friday's prestigious ceremony.
A Cosy Display on the Red Carpet
Eyewitnesses and photographers captured numerous moments that suggested more than just professional friendship between the two presenters. Gethin Jones, 47, was seen wrapping his arm protectively around Helen Skelton, 42, in a series of affectionate poses that have since gone viral on social media.
Helen turned heads in a stunning bright red one-shoulder halterneck gown that featured a dramatic thigh-high split, while Gethin looked dapper in full black tie attire complete with a bow tie and decorative brooch. Their coordinated appearance marked exactly one month since they first went 'red carpet official' at the Pride of Britain Awards in October.
A Rollercoaster of Romance Rumours
The latest public appearance adds another chapter to the ongoing speculation about their relationship status. Rumours first began circulating earlier this summer that the presenting duo were more than just friends, only for reports to later suggest they had 'cooled off' their romance.
However, their continued close friendship has kept speculation alive. In September, the pair were photographed enjoying a cosy lunch together just weeks after the reported cooling of their romance. The relationship timeline took another twist when Gethin reportedly changed his Raya dating profile location to Australia while watching the British and Irish Lions rugby tour with male friends.
An insider revealed at the time: 'Gethin is on the prowl Down Under which puts the nail in the coffin for his romance with Helen. He's there with pals but keen to meet other women. There is no way Helen would stand for that if they were together.'
Relationship Histories and Current Status
Helen Skelton has been single since her high-profile 2022 separation from husband Richie Myler, the father of her three children. The former Strictly star announced the split on Instagram, expressing sadness that Myler had 'left the family home.' Richie has since moved on with Stephanie Thirkill, with whom he has two children.
Gethin Jones has been single for approximately two years, having briefly dated First Dates star Cici Coleman in 2023. His relationship history includes romances with TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh in 2014 and German underwear model Katja Zwara in 2017. His most serious relationship was with Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins, to whom he was engaged for ten months in 2011 before their breakup.
Representatives for both presenters have consistently refused to comment on the nature of their relationship, despite multiple enquiries following sightings of them leaving the BAFTA TV awards together earlier this year.
