Strictly: Helen Skelton says her kids were embarrassed by dance

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Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez sailed their way through to this year’s dramatic Strictly Come Dancing final. They were even given a perfect score for this Couple’s Choice on the night, but Hamza Yassin and his dance partner Jowita Przystal were voted the winners by the public. Returning to her presenting duties on Channel 5, Helen took a cheeky swipe about the result. 

The mother-of-three opened up about the BBC competition on Channel 5’s Christmas On The Farm. 

She had a stellar final and was given 40 points by judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke for her Couple’s Choice to Mein Herr from Cabaret. 

However, wildlife cameraman Hamza was the contestant who was crowned champion at the end of the night, despite getting the lowest total score from the judges.

Helen discussed the final on Tuesday night’s Christmas On The Farm which was filmed at Cannon Hall Farm, in South Yorkshire. 

She was joined by Escape to the Country star Jules Judson and brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson.

Jules gave Helen a consolation prize which was a “glitterbale” trophy made of hay as a nod to the farming show. 

Jules asked her: “Which is more important, that or the Glitterball do you think?”

Helen replied: “This means so much more to me!

“Joking aside, to have the support of you guys. It made it like our journey. Do you know what I mean? It made it our adventure.”

Jules commended his co-star for making it into the Strictly final and added: “What a journey you’ve been on.”

Helen said: “Thank you so much for all of your support and all of the support from the farmy army. 

“Every week when you messaged and voted for me it made it so much fun, so thank you very much.”

It was announced earlier this week that finalists Helen and Fleur East have completed the cast of Strictly’s UK arena tour. 

While Fleur will be reunited with Vitto Coppola, Helen will be paired with Kai Widdrington rather than Gorka.  

They will join Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu as well as Hamza and Jowita. 

Helen admitted Strictly “mended her broken heart” as she announced she was splitting up with her husband Richie Myler months before the show. 

Helen admitted she had “found herself” again on the dance floor during an appearance on Lorraine on Monday. 

Host Ranvir Singh said: “It’s as if you mended your heart live on air. 

“You sort of represented so many people who need to put their lives back together, and I applaud you for what you have done.”

Christmas On The Farm is available to stream on My5. 

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