Helen Skelton recalled an awkward BAFTA moment on the Cannon Hall Farm podcast, where she was caught on camera shouting “Shame!” after losing the Best Children’s Presenter award to Mr. Tumble. Having hosted Blue Peter from 2008 to 2013, she felt confident about winning for her Polar Challenge nomination. Reflecting on her disappointment, Skelton expressed newfound appreciation for Mr. Tumble, noting her lack of experience with his work at the time. She shared a heartwarming Instagram post, highlighting the influence of Blue Peter on her life and her son Ernie, as they bonded over the show’s legacy.
Helen Skelton has recalled the extremely awkward moment she was caught on camera screaming: “Shame!” After missing out on the BAFTA award to CBBC’s Mr Tumble.
The former Strictly star, 41, hosted Blue Peter in 2012 and was nominated for the Polar Challenge, which chronicled Sports Relief’s 500-mile journey, but won Best Children’s Presenter. He lost the gong to actor Justin Fletcher.
Speaking on the Cannon Hall Farm podcast, Helen recalled an incident where she was sure she would win.
“Years ago, I was in the running for Kids Presenter at the BAFTAs and had been nominated for a few years but never won.”This year my table was right in front of the stage, right next to the stage. So I thought, “Here I am.”
“The guy came over to give out the award, and I was like Zoolander. I was getting off my chair, but Mr. Tumble won, not me.” To be fair, I I didn’t react well and when the camera panned towards me, I think I said, “That’s a disgrace.” ”
“Now I’m a big fan of Mr. Tumble. I didn’t have kids back then, so I didn’t have access to the great work that he did, and what he’s doing is great. But back then, maybe You wouldn’t have understood.” No thanks. ”
Helen Skelton, 41, recalled the extremely awkward moment when she was caught on camera shouting: “Shame on you!” After missing out on BAFTA, CBBC’s Mr. Tumble
Helen presented Blue Peter in 2012 and was nominated for the Polar Challenge documenting her Sport Relief trek, but the gong went to actor Justin Fletcher (pictured).
On the Cannon Hall Farm podcast, Helen recalled an incident when she was sure she would win.
come after helen She revealed that her life was created after she witnessed her son watching the show that made her famous. blue peter.
The presenter appeared on the BBC’s iconic children’s show from 2008 to 2013, during which time he kayaked along the Amazon River, completed the Namibia Ultramarathon and cycled to the South Pole.
And it appears she passed on the Blue Peter bug to her young son, Ernie, who is 8 years old.
In a heartwarming snap shared to her Instagram Store last month, Helen can be seen wearing a dinosaur costume and showing off her son’s coloring book at a large table with an episode of the hit show in the background.
The Countryfile presenter wrote on the snap: “Watching Blue Peter changed my life.”
Helen then shared a video on Instagram of the episode, which showed Anthea Turner and Gethin Jones running around covered in mud.
The clip then panned to Ernie standing there staring at the show, with the blonde beauty writing above the video: “Let me tell you about this one-time son…Blue Peter’s legacy continues strong.”
This cute Instagram post comes after Helen, who started embracing the fun side of life after turning 40, joked that she needed a nanny for herself, not her three children. be.
“I was in the running for Kids Presenter at the BAFTAs and had been nominated for a few years, but I didn’t win.”This year my table was first, so I was like, “Here I am.” That’s what I thought.”
I got off my chair and Mr. Tumble had won, not me. To be fair, I didn’t react well and when the camera panned towards me I think I said, “That’s a disgrace.” ”
She said: “Now, I’m a big fan of Mr. Tumble. I didn’t have kids at the time, so I didn’t get to see his amazing work, but what he’s doing is amazing.” Photo taken with my son) Louis)
Helen appeared on the BBC’s iconic children’s show from 2008 to 2013, during which time she kayaked along the Amazon River and completed the Namibia Ultra Marathon.
The TV personality shares sons Ernie and Louis, six, and daughter Elsie, two, with ex-husband Richie Miler, who she split from in April 2022, and shortly after became rugby league ace ( The 35-year-old has started a new romance with Stephanie Thirkill.
The former Strictly star told The Sun: It’s not fun. There comes a time when you think life is too short and should be fun. ”
“I always say it’s not the kids who need a nanny, it’s the nanny who does all the boring stuff.”
She added: “Having a child is the ultimate ironclad. It’s unbelievable, but I think women need to hear that. I’ve done marathons and ultramarathons, but labor is even harder.”
In September, MailOnline revealed that Richie had become a father for the second time with a new partner. The couple already has a daughter, Olivia, who was born in May 2023.
Richie’s new arrival comes seven months after his divorce from ex Helen was finalized after they separated two years ago.
It comes after Helen revealed her life changed after watching her son watch Blue Peter, the show that made her famous.
Pictured with Blue Peter co-host Bernie Harwood in 2011.
The Morning Live host was married for eight years until Richie announced on Instagram that he had “left home” just four months after the birth of their youngest child Elsie.
But Helen appears to have taken her own advice and taken some time for herself, paying an emotional tribute to her co-stars earlier this week and announcing she would be taking a break from Morning Live.
The popular presenter became a permanent fixture on the show in January, appearing every Monday to Wednesday, alternating with Michelle Ackerley.
For the past few days, Helen has been co-hosting the daytime show with Love Wilding and starring Gethin Jones in Cinderella.
Helen announced on Instagram on Thursday that her last appearance on Morning Live would be until 2025.
She shared multiple snaps and videos from her time on the show, captioning them: “Laughs and laughter from the last few weeks of work.” All the way until 2024.
The presenter also thanked Love for a “wonderful” few days, saying, “I’m with all the women and men who want to do a good job and know they need to leave in time for the Kids Carol Concert.” It’s the ultimate payday when you work for a job.” I’m very proud of the content my colleagues are creating. ”
“I hope I can be of some help. Don’t take anything for granted.
“I load up the cheese board and go home alone, over and over again.”
She signed the post, “Looking forward to seeing you again in 2025,” and tagged both Gethin and Morning Live.
