BT Sport adds Helen Skelton to presenter roster

Thirty-year-old Helen Skelton, a BBC presenter well known for her daring sporting adventures for Sport Relief, will join the BT Sport Live presenting team and BT Sport’s Football Conference and Women’s Super League team.

Simon Green, director of BT Sport, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Helen to the BT Sport team. Helen is a fantastic presenter and is well-regarded and respected for her sporting prowess. We are excited to have her on board.”

Helen Skelton adds: “I come from a sports mad family and have been around football my whole life. My brother plays in the Conference North for Workington Reds, so when the opportunity came up to work with BT Sport I couldn’t turn it down. I love the passion and loyalty you see from football supporters and I can’t wait to tell the stories behind the teams.”