GETHIN Jones shared a sweet birthday message for Helen Skelton amid rumours of a blossoming romance.
The Morning Live host, 47, has continued to grow close to the mum-of-three, with sources saying the relationship had turned more than just platonic.
Helen and Gethin, 47, have been spending an increasing amount of time together outside of the studio, including trips to a spa at a country club.
On Saturday, Gethin paid a special tribute to his co-star on her 42nd birthday.
He posted a photo of the former Blue Peter star surrounded by a flock of sheep.
Gethin wrote: "Penblwydd Hapus," which translates to Happy Birthday in Welsh.
He then joked: "Have the best time hanging out with your mates," referring to the farm animals.
He added a kiss at the end of the message, which has further fuelled speculation of a romance.
In June, The Sun revealed last month that co-presenters relationship had heated up in recent months.
And they were spotted looking loved up as they headed to a country club and spa.
An insider said: “Gethin and Helen were all over each other. They are clearly super comfortable with each other and it wasn’t just like two friends hanging out.
“Helen was really laughing and smiling as they spent time together before heading off in the late afternoon.”
They both appear on the BBC show on week day mornings, which is based in Manchester.
Helen is based in Cornwall with her children Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, three, who she shares with her ex-husband Richie Myler.
It was first reported in May how their relationship had become more than a friendship.
They were pictured close at the Baftas and last year were spotted at a charity ball set up by Rob Burrow's sisters, with a source adding about the ball: "It was very clear that Helen and Gethin were together as a couple at the event.
"They were with close friends of Helen's and their connection was undeniable."
Helen's husband Richie Myler left her for Stephanie Thirkill in 2022.
Helen announced her split from rugby league ace Richie in April 2022 as she revealed he left the family home.
Just four months after Helen gave birth to her third child Elsie, he walked out of their nine-year marriage.
The Strictly star faced further heartbreak when her rugby player ex went on to have two children with his new love.
Gethin, who has previously dated former Towie star Lucy Mecklenburgh and was engaged to mezzo-soprano singer Katherine Jenkins, recently revealed that he's had little success on the dating scene.
Helen and Gethin took part in an epic Comic Relief challenge earlier this year and both gushed about each other after raising £34million for charity.
Helen said on social media: "I don’t publicly say often enough how much love and respect I have for you my friend because I assume it is well known.
"But for the record you’re a legend and I am beyond grateful to have you by my side on the rink, the sofa and beyond."
