Helen Skelton heads into rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing finals with Gorka Marquez

She recently credited the show for helping rediscover her confidence following her split from ex husband Richie Myler.

And Helen Skelton is continuing to use that drive to push her to an amazing performance on Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing final.

The Countryfile presenter, 39, wrapped up warm on Thursday morning as she was snapped with Gorka Márquez leaving their hotel to head to another day of rehearsals.

Getting ready for the final! Helen Skelton 39, wrapped up warm on Thursday morning as she was snapped with Gorka Márquez leaving their hotel to head to another day of rehearsals

Chilly morning: Wearing a midi-length khaki green padded jacket, Helen wore a pair of black sports leggings with a white jumper on top

Wearing a midi-length khaki green padded jacket, Helen wore a pair of black sports leggings with a white jumper on top.

She donned a bright chunky baby pink scarf which she bundled around her neck, adding a pop of colour to her look and keep the cold away.

She padded through the thin layer of snow still left over from the past few days of freezing temperatures with a pair of beige comfortable trainers.

Helen kept her blonde tresses in a poker straight style and she wore a light palette of makeup.

Preparations: She donned a bright chunky baby pink scarf which she bundled around her neck, adding a pop of colour to her look and keep the cold away

Big weekend: Keeping her essential dancing tools in tow, the TV presenter threw a dark green shoulder bag as she left for rehearsals before the final on Friday

Keeping her essential dancing tools in tow, the TV presenter threw a dark green shoulder bag as she left for rehearsals.

She chatted to professional dance partner Gorka who wore a pair of dark grey cargo trousers, a black padded jacket and an orange beanie hat as he got ready to practice their final dances. 

Helen was only seen arriving back at the Strictly hotel after a long day of rehearsals on Wednesday night as well as other celebs.

They all looked in good spirits as they headed back into their warm hotel rooms to recover ahead of the weekend.

Helen wore a tweed trench coat and a white knitted jumper, a pair of black leggings and some black leather boots as she dashed inside.

Hard at work: Helen was only seen arriving back at the Strictly hotel after a long day of rehearsals on Wednesday night as well as other celebs

Walking alongside Gorka, who wore a black padded jacket, black trousers and a pair of black and white trainers, the pair were snapped looking excited for what’s to come.

Professional dancer Dianne Buswell was pictured carrying a huge black suitcase, donning an all-black ensemble as she headed back after rehearsals.

She was unmissable as her bold red locks were poker straight – and she also went out to grab a takeaway for her dinner.

Fleur East wore a red padded jacket to keep her warm, also wearing a pair of light grey sports leggings, black trainers and a black and white checkered shirt.

Chilly night: Helen wore a tweed trench coat and a white knitted jumper, a pair of black leggings and some black leather boots as she dashed inside

Good spirits: Fleur East wore a red padded jacket to keep her warm, also wearing a pair of light grey sports leggings, black trainers and a black and white checkered shirt

The finalist has been working hard like the other celebs this week to give the Glitterball Trophy her best shot.

Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmons was also spotted at the hotel on Wednesday night, and will be making an appearance on Saturday’s live show. 

Kym Marsh will be doing the same, and she was seen carrying a large white suitcase and a suit holder as she arrived in loungewear. 

Her appearance on Thursday morning comes after Helen revealed that dancing on the show has been ‘wonderfully liberating to be happy in my own skin’ following her breakup from husband of eight years Richie Myler.

Heading home: Professional dancer Dianne Buswell was pictured carrying a huge black suitcase, donning an all-black ensemble as she headed back after rehearsals

Professional: She was unmissable as her bold red locks were poker straight – and she also went out to grab a takeaway for her dinner

Mother-of-three Helen says performing with pro Gorka Márquez was never about being ‘sexy’ but instead their partnership focussed on gaining back ‘control’ and feeling ‘sassy and powerful’, with the TV star admitting she’s found herself again on the dance floor.

Speaking ahead of the Strictly final, Helen said: ‘Everyone has confidence in different ways.

‘I was having a chat with Claudia [Winkleman] about it one day and not everybody can strut down the high street in high heels and a dress but maybe you’re confident in talking about politics or writing books or whatever but yes, I have found confidence.

‘Gorka is clever because he’s never made it about being sexy it’s been about being sassy and powerful and being in control and that’s a wonderfully freeing thing for anybody when they feel in control of their own self and what they’re doing.

Rest and recovery: The finalist has been working hard like the other celebs this week to give the Glitterball Trophy her best shot

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Contestants: Kym Marsh will be doing the same, and she was seen carrying a large white suitcase and a suit holder as she arrived in loungewear Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmons was also spotted at the hotel on Wednesday night

‘I don’t think it’s about being sexy I think it’s about being confident in your own skin and being who you are.

‘The thing Gorka kept saying to me in the beginning which I didn’t get was ‘just own it’, I was like ‘I don’t know what you’re on about, I’m here’ – I was like ‘what does that even mean?’ But now I get it.

‘It has been a wonderfully liberating thing to just be happy in my own skin and my own shoes and doing whatever walk I’m doing.’

Two months ago, Helen told Strictly host Claudia, ‘I’m not sexy, I’m functional.’ 

Fast-forward to the show’s Musical Week where Helen danced her Couple’s Choice to Mein Herr from Cabaret, and the star wowed the judges with her seductive rendition, while wearing a sequin bodice and suspenders. 

‘I have found confidence’: It comes after Helen credited Strictly Come Dancing for lifting the gloom of her marriage split – and says she’s rediscovered her confidence by performing on the show

‘It’s been about being sassy’: The Countryfile presenter, who hopes to lift the Glitter Ball trophy on Saturday, revealed it’s been ‘wonderfully liberating to be happy in my own skin’ 

Helen also impressed in last week’s semifinal with her Argentine Tango, beginning the performance on her own strutting forward in the centre of the dance floor. 

She admits her confidence post-split from rugby ace Richie, 32, who’s now in a relationship with pregnant girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, has soared, and the support she’s received from her fan base has given her the motivation to remain strong in the competition.   

Helen said: ‘For us that has been the thing that has kept us going every week.

Exes: Helen says performing with Gorka Márquez was never about being ‘sexy’ but instead their partnership focussed on gaining back ‘control’ following her split from Richie Myler

‘Confidence is all relative isn’t it and challenges are all relative but yes, I have definitely found my confidence on the dance floor, and I enjoy it and that’s what it’s all about.

‘Every week we get so many messages from people who share things about their life and that’s the ultimate humbling thing, when you’re in TV that’s why you do it because you like connecting with people and being part of things.

‘It’s a privilege to be in people’s living rooms on a Saturday night and it’s a privilege when they share things and if one person has thought I’m going to put myself out of my comfort zone and I’m going to take on something difficult then we’ve done our job.’

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Helen wowed the judges with her Couple’s Choice routine to Mein Herr from Cabaret, where she wore a sequin bodice and suspenders

Helen admits she hasn’t always understood professional dancer Gorka’s guidance throughout their time training together.

While Gorka has advised Helen to push herself even further out of her comfort zone by ‘giving it more’, even when she’s been dressed in a ‘glittery bra and wig’, she’s finally realised that every detail counts when you’re on the dance floor.

She said: ‘I’m not a performer so I’ve never had that I don’t get that.

‘Kept us going’: Helen admits her confidence post-split from rugby ace Richie has soared and the support she’s received from her fan base has given her the motivation to remain strong

‘When Gorka’s been saying ‘dial it up’ I’m like ‘oh, this is what you mean, I get it’ sometimes I go ‘like that?’ and he’ll go ‘give it more’ and I’ll say ‘how can I give it more? I’m in a glittery bra with a wig, what more is there to give?’ but we spent about half of hour of Gorka saying ‘just look that way’ and I was like ‘it doesn’t make a difference where I look mate’ but it totally does.

‘People keep saying I’ve been on a journey, but Gorka has done it so well done you.’

The presenter is preparing to give the performance of her life on Saturday night in a bid to take home the Glitter Ball trophy.

Performing three routines including their show dance, which Helen describes as ‘very, very fast’, the couple hopes they can beat fellow finalists Molly Rainford, Fleur East, and Hamza Yassinin in the competition.

‘She’s happier’: Helen’s partner Gorka says their show dance will be in celebration of Helen’s strength and determination throughout her time on Strictly 

Helen’s partner Gorka says their performance will be in celebration of Helen’s strength and determination throughout her time on Strictly, where he’s watched her become happier behind the scenes.

He said: ‘The story behind it is a celebration and a thank you to everybody who’s supported us through the journey and Helen’s journey from day one to now.

‘Day one when she had to walk down the stairs she was like ‘I don’t know if I’m going to be able to do this on my own’ but now she’s happier, more smiley, and confident and she can do dances like the Argentine Tango, it’s just a celebration of her journey.’