HELEN Skelton has left fans "gutted" after she revealed she is saying goodbye to her latest TV presenting project.
The Countryfile host joined the Super League Rugby presenting team in 2022 and has taken the on-screen role in her stride.
After wrapping up a two-year stint as channel 4's Super League Rugby anchor, the Helen, 40 posted an update to fans on Instagram.
The presenter is no stranger to the game, having seen several of ex-husband Richie Myler's matches over the years.
In her lengthy caption, Helen wrote: "What a two years!!!! Thank you Channel 4, IMG Media, Superleague, Rugby Football League, for giving us so much freedom and access…
We have loved bringing Super league live games to terrestrial telly. So much love and respect to @joeygardiner_ for steering the ship and crafting something special … our behind the scenes final aired at the weekend but the link is at the bottom of this ramble (and in stories)."
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She continued: "If you’re a sports fan I hope you will enjoy it, and if you’ve been around pro sport you will understand some of the special hugs shared in this reel with people who have become family. Sport ..,, it’s wonderfully, irrationally all consuming."
Helen's departure from Channel 4's Rugby Football League coverage has left fans "gutted".
One commented: "Gutted to see the channel 4 coverage has ended."
A second added: "Love this….thank you to all involved for the last two years of super league on channel 4…its been brill. Great coverage…analysis…and great banter between you all. I totally get the emotion and ups and downs of sport…been involved in motocross for over 40 yrs..!!!"
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A third wrote: "Loved watching RL on C4, simply the best coverage xx."
A fourth commented: "Really enjoyed the presentation (funny how Sky also adopted your ideas!). Good unbiased pundits. Fantastic commentary from Mark. A sad loss to Superleague"
A fifth wrote: "You were so amazing! You will be missed."
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