Richie Myler and Helen Skelton were seen separately running errands in Leeds on Sunday, after Richie Myler claimed that the rugby player has “started a new romance with a younger lady”.

After eight years of marriage, Countryfile’s presenter, 38, announced that she was ending her relationship with Richie (31), on Monday. They have three children together: Ernie (6 years old), Louis (5 months) and Elsie (4 months).

Helen stood out wearing a vivid red top, black leggings, and white trainers on Sunday as she went out to shop while Richie was taking a walk to the barbers.

Awkward: Helen Skelton and Richie Myler were seen out and about in Leeds running errands separately on Sunday

Tense: It comes after The Sun claims the rugby pro 'started a new relationship with a younger woman' - just one week after confirming their marriage is over

Awkward:  Helen Skelton and Richie Myler were seen out and about in Leeds running errands separately on Sunday

Helen went for natural-looking makeup, and was relaxed while Richie was out with her.  

While he looked casual in black hoodie and joggers, he kept a low profile with a cap.

Richie was in good spirits when he made a call to his barber before going into the salon for a new trim.  

Sad: The Countryfile presenter, 38 announced her split from Richie, 31, after eight years of marriage. The couple share three children, Ernie, six, Louis, five, and four-month-old Elsie

After eight years of marriage, the Countryfile host, now 38, announced that she was leaving Richie (31), for good. Ernie is six-years-old, Louis five-year-old, and Elsie, four months.

Stepping out: Richie cut a casual figure in a black hoodie, joggers and trainers while keeping a low profile in a cap

Casual: He took a phone call before heading into the barbers to get a fresh trim

Richie steps out in black hoodie and joggers, while Richie keeps a low profile with a cap.

A source told The Sun Richie is 'now in the early stages of a relationship. Helen has known something hasn't been right in the marriage for a while now.'

According to a source, The Sun Richie was in its early stages. Helen knows something isn’t right with her marriage since a long time.

Richard is said to have started a relationship just one week following his Countryfile exit. 

The Sun says that the Rugby Pro who plays for Super League Team Leeds Rhinos was spending time with a Young Business Woman – which the publication has not revealed. 

Richie’s friends claim that Richie has seen his new girlfriend several times in recent years as their friendship grows.

Looking good: Helen stood out in a vibrant red top, teamed with black leggings and white trainers a she head out to the shops

Helen looked great in her bright red top. She teamed it with black leggings, and white trainers as she headed out to the shops.

Tough week: Helen covered her wedding ring finger with her sleeve, but she has been pictured this week without the ring

Tough week: Helen covered her wedding ring finger with her sleeve, but she has been pictured this week without the ring

Helen had a difficult week. She covered her wedding ring finger in her sleeves but was photographed this week with the ring off.

Smiling: Richie meanwhile was not wearing his wedding ring and looked in good spirits as he took a phone call

Richie smiling: Richie was not sporting his wedding band and seemed in good spirits while he made a call.

Keeping up appearances: The rugby player headed into the barber for a hair cut

Maintaining appearances: This rugby player went into the barber for his haircut 

Sources told The publication that Richie was spending most of his spare time with this young, highly successful businesswoman.

They are still in their early stages of a marriage. Helen is aware that something’s not right with their marriage for some time now.

“She was dumbfounded that it had ended. Helen was extremely hard hit by the divorce.

Split: Helen Skelton's husband Richie Myler has reportedly already started a relationship with a younger woman - just a week after his split from the Countryfile star

Split: Helen Skelton’s husband Richie Myler reportedly started a relationship just one week after he split with Countryfile star.

“She is supported by her friends and family who rally around her. All are in shock over their split.

She and Richie, the former Blue Peter host, announced recently that they had separated and that Richie had “left the family home” after just four months of welcoming Elsie Kate, their third child. 

On Monday, Richie posted the following statement: “Very sad to report that Richie (and I) are no more a couple.” He left his family home. “We will do our best to parent our children.”

Complicated: The Sun claims that the rugby pro for Super League team Leeds Rhinos, 31, has been spending time with a young business woman - who the publication have not named

Complex: The Sun alleges that the former rugby professional for Super League Leeds Rhinos team, 31 year old, has been living with a young female entrepreneur – they are not named by the publication

Helen, Elsie and their son were seen with Helen just hours after making the Monday statement – but without their wedding rings.

Helen announced her split just hours after sharing a post on the stress of motherhood and referring to personal problems.

It said: “A mama is full emotion, full love, full anxiety, worries, exhaustion, lack of energy, mum guilt, doubt and pride in her children, but full of joy.

“She feels everything, that’s her beauty, she carries all of it too and she still gets up each day to do it again.

Split: Helen announced she and Richie's split via Instagram on Monday - admitting that he has 'left the family home'

Split: Helen posted an Instagram message on Monday declaring she was splitting with Richie – admitting that Richie has “left the family home”

So sad: Helen and the rugby player tied the knot in 2013. They went on to welcome three children; Ernie, six, Louis, five, and four-month-old Elsie Kate

So sad: Helen and the rugby player tied the knot in 2013. The couple had three more children: Ernie (6 years old), Louis (5 months), and Elsie (4 months).