Helen Skelton dubbed 'northern Bond girl' as Gemma Atkinson shares relatable response to stunning natural snaps

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Helen Skelton has been dubbed a 'northern Bond girl' as she showed off her latest skills on the water. The Countryfile host wowed viewers of Strictly Come Dancing last year as she took on a new challenge, years after being found doing the unimaginable on Blue Peter.

But showing she's still got plenty of talent, Helen took to Instagram and shared a string of images of herself paddle boarding.

The 39-year-old could be seen standing on her board, with her wetsuit pulled down to her waist to show off her toned abs. Helen was sporting a plunging red bikini top and kept her blonde locks down with shades to cover her eyes as she was captured in the water surrounded by the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community. "Busy half term….

Fridge crying to be restocked, machine groaning under the washing but we go back to school grateful for the time and sunshine," the mum-of-three, who split from ex-husband, rugby star Richie Myler, last year, started the caption of her post. "Thanks big bro for the Wembley memories (@bbc5live @bbcsounds my show still available 10am-12). "Thanks @draytonmanor for the lovely stay, cheers lakes for a glorious camping trip, even squeezed in a morning with @gooutdoors fam, a party for each child and an eve with old pals (soap award pic pending) Thanks as always to the parents and their constant logistical support." She then rounded off her post by joking: "Back to work for a rest." Gemma Atkinson was among the first to respond to the post with a relatable message, writing: "I can only manage about 6 seconds stood on one of those." While Stacey Dooley typed in the comments section: "It’s giving …northern Bond girl." Fans meanwhile were