For months, fans were convinced that Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones were ITV’s next golden couple. From cozy motorbike rides in Manchester to stealing the spotlight at the BAFTAs, their chemistry looked undeniable. Viewers even cheered them on as they completed a grueling 24-hour skating challenge for Comic Relief, calling them “made for each other.”

But now, whispers from inside their circle suggest a very different story.

From Sparks to Silence

At 47, Gethin Jones was recently spotted on the exclusive celebrity dating app Raya while traveling in Australia — a move that immediately raised eyebrows. For insiders, it was the clearest sign yet that his once-close connection with Helen Skelton had cooled.

“They’re still friends,” one source explained, “but the romance has been quietly pushed to the background. Right now, it’s not a priority for either of them.”

A Friendship That Endures

Those close to the pair insist there’s no bad blood. Gethin has spoken warmly about Helen, praising her resilience after her public split from Richie Myler. Helen, for her part, has kept quiet — choosing not to fuel speculation, but also not denying the shift in their relationship.

Still, fans who once dreamed of seeing them as the next ITV power couple are left heartbroken.

The Final Word?

Neither Helen nor Gethin has confirmed or denied the rumors, but for many, the signs are clear: the once-promising romance may have already slipped away.

👉 Whether this is truly the end, or just a pause before a new chapter, remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — the fairytale fans were rooting for has hit a twist no one expected.