Helen Skelton

The Countryfile host and the Spanish dancer kicked off their semi-final with an elegant waltz.

#Strictly." #strictly." @wanderesc1 added: "Helen looks amazing, her dress is stunning #strictly." @x_emily___ commented: "Helen’s Waltz Dress is Stunning #Strictly." @bethanysofiax shared: "Helen looks stunning #strictly." @deniseaoc tweeted: "Helen's dress and matching hair scrunching are so gorge #Strictly #scd." @SuzDowson73 shared: "A beautiful waltz. @duckyyucky tweeted: "I always feel it’s a bit of a cheat when they have dry ice on #Strictly - surely that’s hiding any possible dodgy footwork?" But Craig Revel Horwood did pick fault as he said there was a "bit of gapping" and that Helen's performance was "slightly rigid". She added: "It was a dreamy performance, I think the friendship and bond you two have formed showed in this waltz." Motsi Mabuse commented: "For me, I thought magic. Strictly Come Dancing viewers believe they have spotted what they think is a 'cheat' move as Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez took to the floor for their first performance of the evening.

The Strictly Come Dancing judges discussed Helen Skelton's progress before she took to the ballroom with Gorka Marquez.

[Strictly,](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) as she fled rehearsals through a fire exit door as the pressure of the first live show got to her. Since that moment early on in the new series, Helen's confidence has been boosted by some terrific performances and some great scores, with her and Gorka getting 39 out of 40 twice now. And it was during the frank conversation, that When she did take to the ballroom for the first time, the judges picked up on her lack of confidence and since then, they and Helen's pro partner [Gorka Marquez](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/gorka-marquez-strictly-helen-skelton-25701616) have been urging her to have more self belief. [*Helen Skelton championed over 'honest' reason for doing Strictly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-gorka-marquez-25664537) [*Claudia Winkleman causes Strictly 'panic' with semi final announcement](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claudia-winkleman-strictly-semi-final-25667926) [*Girls Aloud stars reunite to support Nicola Roberts at Strictly Christmas special](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/girls-aloud-strictly-nicola-roberts-25701353) [*Jill Scott makes 'plea' to I'm A Celebrity co-star before reunion](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/jill-scott-im-celebrity-chris-25704172) [Helen](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-come-dancing-25714555) signed up to Strictly after a tough few months, following the [breakdown of her marriage](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-marriage-husband-25441839) to rugby player Richie Myler and during one live show, Gorka, without actually mentioning the split, [gave a very public display of support for Helen,](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-gorka-marquez-25273978) telling her she was 'an amazing woman, an amazing mum and an incredible dancer."

It's the big week - the semi final of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 where five couples battled it out for the chance to bag a place in the final.

To see what a team you to have become from week to week and see you make it your own - thank you for that." Speaking to Claudia about the pressure of the evening, Helen said: "My two dances tonight have very conflicting rules." But notorious strict judge Craig said it was "rigid". "Well I have to say that was beautiful, soft and romantic", Anton Du Beke said. As Helen and Gorka walked over to the judges panel, smiling from ear to ear, presenter Tess Daley said: "That was beautiful. The Winter On The Farm host's performance was described by judges as "magic" and landed her an impressive score of 36 out of a possible 40.

Helen Skelton is gearing up for performing in the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday with her dance partner Gorka Marquez, and the Countryfile ...

[ Sign up to the HELLO! At this point, the TV star was looking down as she hid her face from the camera. And in a 2018 interview with the Belfast Telegraph, Helen said: "Losing two cousins who were really close to me altered my perspective on life massively. And it’s sh*t, there’s no two ways about it." "But it’s a fact, I lost a cousin to breast cancer and I lost a cousin in an accident, and I’m a family person. MORE:

In her exclusive weekly diary, the presenter talks about performing her Cabaret Couple's Choice and reaching the semi-final.

I’ve managed to kick myself in the shins quite a few times practicing the ganchos, and who knew there were so many different ways to count to three in the Waltz? But really, more so than winning the glitterball, I want to be able to look back on these routines in 10 or 20 years, when I perhaps can’t get my body into gear as much, and feel proud of what I achieved. As we head into the semi-finals, it’s 10 down, five to go. I put him to good use by mucking out the horses’ stables and the team even named a bull after him. While in the Waltz, it’s hips together and your head and shoulders back. Without him, I’d be nattering away to the other celebrities and crew right up to the second before we have to step onto the dancefloor. It’s also mind-boggling to think that there are only two weeks left in the competition. Gorka paid a visit to the farm, too. Strictly had been pulled forward in the TV schedules by the World Cup matches and, to me, it felt like a football atmosphere. [Craig was roundly booed by the entire studio audience](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2022/12/02/strictly-come-dancing-2022-musicals-week-review-superb-helen/) for giving us a nine, while the other judges scored us 10s. All four ensemble dancers in our Cabaret number were amazing to work with and were constantly being my cheerleaders throughout. [rapturous reaction to our Couple’s Choice](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/strictly-come-dancing-2022-musicals-week-helen-skelton-does/) on Friday night was like nothing I have ever experienced.

In tonight's semi-final show, Helen and Gorka took to the floor to dance a beautiful waltz. But the viewers were left complaining after one strange addition to ...

Will Helen and Gorka have done enough to make it through to the final? [December 11, 2022]

The TV presenter, 39, gave it her all as she danced the Argentine Tango with Gorka Marquez to Here Comes The Rain Again by Eurythmics.

Talking numbers: Craig awarded the pair a score of nine while Motsi scored them 10, Shirley gave them nine and Anton scored them 10. They scored a total of 32 out of 40. The pair got 39 out of a possible 40. For me, you are the man of the night. Motsi said: 'You were so alive, present and you really had everything in control. You were very brave, darling, wearing a kilt in a Charleston.'

Helen Skelton suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction on Sunday's Strictly Come Dancing as she took to the floor for her second dance of the evening with ...

I loved it, well done." "I know it got caught a bit in your heel..." [Helen's](/latest/helen-skelton) long sequined blue dress got caught on her heel, but the [Countryfile ](/latest/countryfile)presenter tried not to let it interfere with the routine and continued dancing. "Is your dress okay?" "But at the same time it was soft, it was intense with Gorka. By the time the dance ended, the sparkly dress was noticeably frayed at the end where Helen had got her shoe caught in it and ripped the bottom.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton suffered a major wardrobe malfunction as her dress ripped mid dance after getting caught on her heel – leaving her ...

I know it got caught a little bit in your heel." With only five couples left, the remaining the heat was well and truly on before the grand finale takes place on December 17. Viewers watching on would have seen that when the dance came to a close, the sultry dress Helen donned had frayed as she ripped through the edge completely with her heel. Ever the professionals, the couple continued their dance and Tess Daly even praised her and said: "Is your dress ok? While performing her second dance of the night - which was an Argentine Tango - Helen's dress split mid dance. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/strictly-come-dancing)'s Helen Skelton suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction on Sunday night (December 11), where she gave it her all in order to win a place in the grand finale next weekend.

Eden's Helen Skelton suffered a wardrobe mishap during her Argentine tango - but it didn't stop her and dance partner Gorka Marquez.

It was the second dance of the semi-final show. It didn’t stop the judges praising her performance and she managed to score 37 out of 40. The first, a waltz, was a risk for Helen as she’s always performed better in faster numbers, but her development during the series really showed.

TV presenter Helen Skelton was in the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing and almost ripped her dress.

Fans of the show didn't seem to mind the heel catch, though, with one writing on Twitter: ""Helen and Gorka never fail to impress. [BBC Casualty viewers react to 'hard hitting' improvised episode](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/casualty-bbc-one-improvised-episode-25722921) [Strictly Christmas special 2022 line-up in full as contestants announced](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/strictly-christmas-special-2022-line-25646413) [Clarkson Farm season two release date as Jeremy Clarkson starts countdown](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/clarkson-farm-season-two-release-25708392) [Who has left BBC The Traitors so far? Helen and Gorka scored 72 points overall during the semi-final, the results of which will be on TV on Monday, December 12, on BBC One, 8.15pm. But on Sunday, December 11 she showed how to keep calm and carry on after her heel became caught in her dress while doing the Argentine Tango in the semi-final of the BBC dancing comepetition. And it was during the frank conversation, that I know it got caught a little bit in your heel."

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Helen Skelton had a huge wardrobe malfunction live on air.The presenter ran into trouble with her delicate and revealing outfi.

[Hamza Yassin](https://www.thesun.ie/who/hamza-yassin/)? [Will Mellor](https://www.thesun.ie/who/will-mellor/)? [Fleur East](https://www.thesun.ie/who/fleur-east/). [Helen Skelton](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/2317048/helen-skelton-who/)? [Celine Dion](https://www.thesun.ie/who/celine-dion/). [Eurythmics](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/music/8927442/dave-stewart-music-sunderland/).

Helen Skelton's heel got caught in her dress while she was performing with Gorja Marquez.

The judges awarded the couple 37 out of 40. A special Christmas episode will air on Christmas day. The judges overlooked the wardrobe malfunction and focused solely on the performance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton ripped her dress during the live performance of the Argentine Tango for this weekend's semi-finals. See the video…

Elsewhere during the semi-finals, Fleur East and Vito Coppola wowed with their Paso Doble and Charleston. The pair gained nines across the board from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. But the TV presenter had a slight wardrobe malfunction during her second performance.

Helen Skelton suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction during Sunday's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final.

[Will Mellor ripped apart by Strictly Come Dancing judges for ‘awkward’ paso doble during semi-final](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/will-mellor-ripped-apart-by-strictly-judges-for-awkward-paso-doble-17919063/?ico=more_text_links) [Strictly Come Dancing fans baffled by Britain’s Got Talent act Stavros Flatley’s ‘mad’ surprise video message for Molly Rainford](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/strictly-fans-baffled-by-stavros-flatleys-video-for-molly-rainford-17919214/?ico=more_text_links) [overcome with emotion](xhttps://metro.co.uk/2022/12/11/strictlys-hamza-yassin-in-floods-of-tears-after-beautiful-waltz-17919072/) after reflecting on his Strictly journey. [Gorka Marquez](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gorka-marquez/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1). [Helen Skelton](https://metro.co.uk/tag/helen-skelton/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction during Sunday’s [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) semi-final. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you.

The TV presenter, 39, and her dance partner Gorka Marquez accidentally took a hilarious tumble in a BBC Strictly Instagram clip on Saturday.

Accident: The clip showed Helen wearing a pair of nude heels and as they moved across the dance floor, Helen accidentally stomped on Gorka's foot The clip showed Helen wearing a pair of nude heels and as they moved across the dance floor, Helen accidentally stomped on Gorka's foot. [Helen Skelton](/tvshowbiz/helen-skelton/index.html) and her dance partner [Gorka Marquez](/tvshowbiz/gorka-marquez/index.html) accidentally took a hilarious tumble in a [BBC](/news/bbc/index.html) Strictly Instagram clip on Saturday.