Helen Skelton's Unapologetic Self: "I'd want Kate Hudson to play me, but honestly, I'm not sure why - she's perfect just the way she is."
For Helen Skelton, life has been a whirlwind of experiences that have shaped her into the person she is today. Born in Cumbria, Skelton began her broadcasting career at BBC Radio Cumbria and Newsround before becoming a Blue Peter presenter from 2008 to 2013. With credits including reporting on the London 2012 Olympics and presenting Countryfile and BBC Morning Live, Skelton has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the media world.
On her personal life, Skelton is open about her struggles with grief, admitting that it's an emotion she had to learn to embrace. "Grief is one of those things you have to accept," she says, her voice filled with conviction. When asked what scares her most about getting older, the answer comes as no surprise: losing her eyesight.
However, for a woman who lives for the view and has a deep love for the natural world, Skelton's concern is more about losing the freedom to appreciate it. "I live for the sunset and the sunrise," she says wistfully. Her ideal superpower? To fly - a nod to her adventurous spirit and desire for exploration.
But there are also moments of vulnerability, as when she admits to nearly buying a house that had come up for sale near her home. The decision not to pull the trigger was an important one, but it required Skelton to be "sensible." What's more important to her? Leaving good memories for her children, who have been her priority throughout her life.
Ultimately, Helen Skelton is a woman of unapologetic self. When asked what she'd like to leave behind when she's gone, the answer is simple: good memories.
For Helen Skelton, life has been a whirlwind of experiences that have shaped her into the person she is today. Born in Cumbria, Skelton began her broadcasting career at BBC Radio Cumbria and Newsround before becoming a Blue Peter presenter from 2008 to 2013. With credits including reporting on the London 2012 Olympics and presenting Countryfile and BBC Morning Live, Skelton has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the media world.
On her personal life, Skelton is open about her struggles with grief, admitting that it's an emotion she had to learn to embrace. "Grief is one of those things you have to accept," she says, her voice filled with conviction. When asked what scares her most about getting older, the answer comes as no surprise: losing her eyesight.
However, for a woman who lives for the view and has a deep love for the natural world, Skelton's concern is more about losing the freedom to appreciate it. "I live for the sunset and the sunrise," she says wistfully. Her ideal superpower? To fly - a nod to her adventurous spirit and desire for exploration.
But there are also moments of vulnerability, as when she admits to nearly buying a house that had come up for sale near her home. The decision not to pull the trigger was an important one, but it required Skelton to be "sensible." What's more important to her? Leaving good memories for her children, who have been her priority throughout her life.
Ultimately, Helen Skelton is a woman of unapologetic self. When asked what she'd like to leave behind when she's gone, the answer is simple: good memories.
she's so down to earth and honest about her struggles with grief and loss it's amazing how vulnerable she is about sharing her fears and desires like losing her eyesight but still wanting to fly lol i love that about her! 
anyway, what i think is really cool is that she prioritizes leaving good memories for her kids over material things or even a house 
it's all about what truly matters in life. and her confidence in being herself is so empowering 
just wanna live like helen skelton, you know? 
[link to Helen Skelton's BBC profile](https://www.bbc.co.uk/profile/helen-skelton)
Her willingness to be vulnerable and open up about her emotions is super inspiring! I mean, who wouldn't want to fly and experience those sunsets and sunrises up close? 
And it's beautiful that she prioritizes leaving good memories for her kids - that's really special. I think we can all learn from her self-acceptance and embracing of imperfection... 
What's your take on this lovely interview? 
I love how honest and authentic Helen Skelton is about herself! She's so down-to-earth and relatable, it's like we're chatting with an old friend 
And I can imagine how scary losing eyesight would be for someone who loves nature as much as she does 
. Leaving good memories for your kids is so important, btw - it's amazing how prioritizing them has shaped her into the person she is today 
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losing eyesight would be tough for anyone, but i think it's beautiful that she'd rather lose her sight than give up on the things she loves 
flying is literally my superpower too! and can we talk about how awesome she sounds when she talks about leaving good memories for her kids? parenting goals 
. I mean, can we talk about how brave she is for sharing her struggles with grief? It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge the emotions you've been trying to suppress 
. And let's be real, losing eyesight would be super scary, but what's even scarier is thinking about not being able to experience those breathtaking sunsets and sunrises 
. As for her ideal superpower? Flying would be amazing! The freedom to explore and travel at will sounds like a dream come true 
I'm lovin' this interview with Helen Skelton! She's so down-to-earth and relatable 
(source: Psychology Today). And btw, did you know that the UK has over 10,000 Blue Peter presenters since its launch in 1958? 
That's a lot of talented folks! 
(source: Mind). Let's keep having these important conversations and break down stigmas! 
She's super passionate about reducing waste & conserving energy. I've got a graph right here showing UK carbon emissions since 1990... 
[insert chart]
honestly i think its kinda sweet that she'd want kate hudson to play her - like who wouldn't wanna be played by a hollywood icon 
and its admirable that shes being open about her grief - we need more people talking about it openly, not hiding behind the usual "it wasnt that bad" vibe 
I also love that she's more concerned about losing her freedom to enjoy the view than actually going blind herself, it just shows how much she values living life to the fullest 
She's all about embracing life's ups and downs, including grief, and being true to herself 
That's just the best! It's like, who wouldn't want to soar through the skies and experience the world from a new perspective?
I hope more people take a page out of her book and focus on what's truly important in life. 
. Still, I'm loving her no-nonsense attitude and prioritizing what truly matters - leaving good memories for her kids 
flying? wouldn't that be kinda hard on the eyesight 
also can we talk about how her ideal superpower is just, like, a fancy way of saying "I'd want someone else to deal with my problems"? 
... I mean, Kate Hudson? Perfectly fine by me!