The presenter took to social media with a new snap after hosting the BBC One show earlier this week
News Jessica Sansome TV and Celebrity Editor 13:11, 03 Apr 2025
Helen Skelton has told fans she's 'checked out' as she seemingly confirmed she's set for a break from hosting duties on Morning Live, just weeks after taking part in an epic charity challenge.
The presenter took to social media with a new snap after hosting the BBC One show earlier this week. She could be seen perching on the side of a sofa, sporting black leggings and a slouchy purple jumper.
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Alongside the post, Helen wrote to her 521,000 followers: "Checked out... Hair probably won’t be brushed and false eyelashes will not be applied for a while. Thanks for the jumper @varley #gifted #thanks #casual #holiday #springbreak #easter #schoolsout #outofofficeon."
Helen's break, to coincide with the upcoming school holidays, comes after she and her Morning Live co-star Gethin Jones were among those who helped to raise more than £30 million for Comic Relief during its 40th anniversary last month.
Ahead of the huge annual telethon, Helen and Gethin completed their Wheely Big Challenge, which was later revealed to have raised more than one million pounds, for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, funding vital projects that tackle poverty, injustice, conflict, and climate change in the UK and around the world.
Gethin and Helen were cheered on by their Morning Live colleagues and a host of special guests including Kimberley Walsh, Dr Ranj, boyband Dear Alice, Bluey, and stars from The Traitors and Gladiators.
The pair were kept in high spirits with video calls from the likes of Claudia Winkleman, Faye Tozer, Janette Manrara, Kevin Clifton, Sir Chris Hoy and Rick Astley. Fellow Comic Relief challengers Jamie Laing and Billy Monger also gave messages of support in the final hours of Gethin and Helen’s challenge.
Helen recently took some time to reflect on her and her co-star Gethin Jones' impressive feat after their Wheely Big Challenge saw them roller skate non-stop for 24 hours to raise money for Comic Relief. Helen first said on social media after getting her phone back from the Morning Live team; "Broadcast and roller skated for twenty four hours. Overwhelmed by your support.
"In awe of your donations. Thank you for watching and messaging through the night. Thank you for supporting some selfless people who run charities that are trying to give people a bit of an easier ride in difficult times. Thank you for travelling from all over the country to cheer us on team ML. So much respect for @bbcmorninglive @versastudios @comicrelief. This is why we do telly."
Helen's attention later turned to Gethin and alongside a string of pictures and videos of the pair, from starting their challenge to marking Red Nose Day on the big night itself, Helen said alongside pictures of them in roller-skating action: "Still not over it. Sorry…. Humbled by your generosity and so impressed the @bbcmorninglive team pulled this off...
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"Raised over a million for some charities that lift all of our communities. Celebrated some unbelievably selfless people and their work. Broadcast live for around 26 hours. Shone a light on volunteers who deserve the credit. True privilege to be part of. Watch for highlights…. Put together by just some of the team who volunteered their time."
She added: "My dear @gethincjones …. You are some man. I don’t publicly say often enough how much love and respect I have for you my friend because I assume it is well known, but for the record you’re a legend and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side on the rink, the sofa and beyond. I can gush he doesn’t read beyond one paragraph on an insta post."
