Helen Skelton delighted and surprised Countryfile viewers as she indulged in a spot of mud wrestling during Sunday night’s episode.
The presenter of the BBC programme was involved in a piece about the sport filmed in the hills of Cumbria, which saw the 33-year-old fending off tackles from 20-year-old wrestler Connie Hodgson.
The titillating segment saw the former Blue Peter host being shown a variety of moves while caked in mud, including one dubbed the “full buttock”.
Helen, a favourite with fans of the landmark rural-based show, was also seen being flipped over Connie’s back and onto the ground, dirt smeared across her face, after getting into a position that resembled an embrace.
She even dubbed the entire experience as “quite intimate” due to the closeness of their bodies throughout the sporty exchange.
Helen Skelton and Connie Hodsgon taking part in female mud wrestling on Countryfile (BBC/ BBC iPlayer grab)
The affable Helen was doing her bit as Countryfile focused on female mud wrestlers ahead of Cumbria’s popular Lakeland sports event.
It’s no surprise fans were left feeling slightly giddy over Helen and Connie’s scuffle, with one viewer saying that “Countryfile just got kinkier”.
Another pleased member of the at-home audience wrote: “Helen Skelton Cumbrian mud wrestling a young blonde. Unexpected end to a week off work. #Countryfile.”
Helen Skelton Cumbrian mud wrestling a young blonde. Unexpected end to a week off work. #Countryfile
— Jonathan Collard (@jon_collard) July 24, 2016
Helen Skelton mud wrestling a 20 year old blonde on a Sunday evening. Thank you #Countryfile #bbc
— Matt Mc (@mccormist) July 24, 2016
Helen Skelton doing some mud-wrestling on Countryfile. 👀
— Mike Adamson (@Mikeado) July 24, 2016
#CountryFile 's a bit racy tonight #Wrestling
— Vicki Dodge (@vickiD1971) July 24, 2016
#countryfile just got kinkier
— Carl Draper (@explodingwalrus) July 24, 2016
Forget glyphosate. Helen Skelton covered in mud. #filth
— Richard Boldan (@RBoldan) July 24, 2016
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