TV presenter Helen Skelton has bravely opened up about a terrifying experience she endured while presenting live on television. The star, who has been a fixture on our screens since her days on Blue Peter, recalled a disturbing moment when a male interviewee groped her during a live broadcast.
In a candid interview, Helen revealed that the incident took place in 2014 at a sporting event, when a man touched her backside while she was speaking with him. “I felt really awkward about it, I was pregnant at the time as well. I didn’t really know what to do,” she confessed, sharing the trauma of being caught off guard while carrying her first child, son Ernie.
Helen admitted she was too intimidated to speak up at the time, saying, “It’s intimidating and you don’t want to be the person who is being difficult and awkward.” The incident highlights the challenges women face in the industry, where often, they are expected to remain calm and professional despite inappropriate behavior.
Presenter Helen opened up about the ordeal that happened years ago (Credit: ITV)
Thankfully, the situation didn’t go unnoticed. Fellow presenter Colin Murray spoke out, demanding the matter be addressed, and the man involved was subsequently punished. “It was handled brilliantly because of that,” Helen said, reflecting on how the issue was swiftly resolved.
The Strictly star said the incident was ‘intimidating’ (Credit: Lorraine)
Helen’s openness about this painful experience is a powerful reminder that even in the glamorous world of television, women face difficult challenges—and that standing up for oneself is crucial.
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