Sometimes, the best TV chemistry doesn’t come from casting calls or executive meetings — it just happens.
And according to behind-the-scenes whispers, the BBC may have stumbled into a golden pairing on its Morning Live show, one that’s got viewers and producers buzzing alike.
What started as a safe bet with Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones has now turned into something far more intriguing than just two familiar faces on morning TV.
The Quest for the Next Richard and Judy
When BBC bosses set out to revamp Morning Live, they were on the lookout for their own version of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan — that iconic husband-and-wife duo who defined morning television for years on This Morning.
They wanted familiarity, warmth, and natural chemistry.
Helen and Gethin ticked many boxes.
Both had Blue Peter pasts, Strictly Come Dancing appearances, and loyal BBC audiences. Oh, and both were single.
What they didn’t anticipate? That these two might actually fall for each other.
Chemistry On Screen — and Off?
Fast forward 18 months from the show’s relaunch, and speculation is swirling that Helen and Gethin have taken their co-host bond off-screen.
While the two have kept tight-lipped, insiders say it’s more than just rumours now — they’re “very happy together.”
One insider put it this way:
“They found each other right under their noses.
No one expected it, but it’s very sweet.
And even better for the BBC, because now viewers are tuning in to see what they’re like together.”
What makes it even more poetic? The BBC was hoping for a new Richard and Judy — and may have gotten one without even trying.
Cosy Spa Days and Breakfast Rides
The gossip train started picking up speed with a series of off-camera sightings.
Just last Monday, the two were seen leaving a spa near Gethin’s home in Cheshire — a full 110 miles from Helen’s base in Cumbria.
She even had a suitcase in hand, and witnesses described them as “all over each other.”
Weeks before, after filming in Salford, the two were spotted riding off on a motorbike together for breakfast in Manchester.
Add to that some very affectionate appearances at the Baftas and a charity event for Rob Burrow, and it’s little wonder people are connecting the dots.
Two People Who’ve Known Heartache
What makes their connection even more touching is the emotional journeys they’ve both had.
Helen’s heartbreak is more recent — in 2022, her husband of eight years, rugby player Richie Myler, left her just months after their third child was born.
He quickly moved on with Stephanie Thirkill, daughter of Leeds Rhinos’ president.
Helen kept things dignified, sharing the news on Instagram with a simple: “Richie has left the family home.”
Gethin’s heartbreak goes back further. He was once engaged to Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins, but their fairytale ended abruptly in 2011.
When he spoke about it in a 2015 interview, the pain was still raw. He admitted more recently that the breakup deeply affected his mental health.
He said:
“I was doing BBC Radio 5 Live and had to pull myself together just to get through a show… I definitely had a bad bout of depression.”
Healing Together and Making TV Magic
Friends say both Helen and Gethin have been through the emotional wringer — but now, they’re putting smiles back on each other’s faces. One friend shared:
“Gethin’s such a gentle guy. He just wants to settle down.
Helen was devastated after Richie left, but now they’re genuinely enjoying life again — together.”
What’s Next for the BBC’s New Favourite Pair?
TV insiders are now watching closely.
When Helen and Gethin finally confirm their relationship, it could mark the beginning of a whole new chapter — not just personally, but professionally too.
Broadcasters are already circling. One insider noted:
“If they go public, every network will want them.
They’d become the most in-demand TV couple since Richard and Judy.”
For now, the BBC might just be basking in the accidental brilliance of a pairing that works — on screen and off.