Helen Soby

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Relationship Timeline Of Helen Soby

Ex-husband
Ex-husband : Noel Edmonds
Helen Soby married to Noel Edmonds on 1986 and divorce on 2005.

Who is Helen Soby?

If you are a media passionate, then you must be familiar with the English TV Presenter, Noel Edmonds. Well, we are talking about his second wife, Helen Soby. But, she is not a celebrity herself because she came to fame just because of her journalist husband.

Helen Soby in the United Kingdoms but the exact date of birth isn't available to the media. Along with this, Soby hasn't revealed any details regarding her early days, siblings, family background, and academic qualification as well. Similarly, Helen holds English citizenship, whereas her ethnicity is unknown. Talking about her age, Soby might be in her mid-50s.

Now, talking about Helen Soby's profession, it is yet to reveal to the media. At the current moment, there are no exact details regarding her work and profession. However, her former spouse Noel is an English television presenter. Likewise, he is best known for hosting the television programs Noel's House Party and Deal or No Deal as well. 

Helen Soby's former husband Noel Edmonds
Image: Helen Soby's former husband, Noel Edmonds

In addition, Edmonds is a host of a game show called Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old (the British version of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader). At the moment, he presents Deal or No Deal for the Channel 4 game show and is the host of the Sunday edition of Sky1's Are You Smarter than a Ten-Year-Old, as well as Noel's HQ.

Husband, Noel Edmonds & Wife, Helen Soby Marital Relationship and Divorce

As of now, Helen Soby and Noel Edmonds are no more together. Helen tied the wedding knot with the presenter as a second wife. As her partner was already wedded to his first wife, Gillian Slater in 1971.

Helen Soby and Noel Edmonds on their wedding day kissing after exchanging wedding vows
Image: Helen Soby and Noel Edmonds married in 1986

After 11 years of marital relationship with Gillian, Soby, and Edmonds wedded in the year 1986. They first met eachother in the 1980s. Once in an interview, Noel bragged about their intimate life, 

"I've a very attractive wife and I want to be able to enjoy all aspects of her. I don't play much sport, but make love for Britain."

The couple even owns 35-room mansion and farm in Devon at Broomford Manor. But the TV reporter was forced to sell up when their wedding came to an end. 

Helen Soby and Noel Edmonds finally divorced in January 2005
Image: Helen Soby and Noel Edmonds finally divorced in January 2005

In January 2005, details of their affair came out as Helen cheated on Noel with a 'cross-dressing' Pilates instructor. Then, they turned their 18-year marriage relation in divorce in a snap. He told with the Mirror in 2006,

"Helen and I decided to separate in 2003 and I started divorce proceedings - though I'll never talk about the reasons," 

After the divorce with Helen, Noel claimed at the time that he was still on friendly terms with his estranged wife. But he didn't want to read all the gory information about her new relationship.

Helen Soby cheated on Noel with her Pilates instructor
Image: Helen Soby and Noel Edmonds snap at the rooftop

After the divorce with Helen, Noel married to his third wife, Liz Davies. She used to work as a make-up artist on the program Deal or No Deal. The lovebirds are still married today and also living a happy life together. The couple even purchased a new home with the worth of £1.7 million in Devon.

Helen and Noel's Children

Together they have four daughters. Their own children are Lorna, Olivia, Alice, and Charlotte, who was Helen's from her previous relationship.

Net Worth & Salary

Although Helen Soby's profession is still not known. Thus, it's really hard to assume how much she is earnings and as well as her actual net worth and salary. 

Whereas her Award-winning broadcaster, Noel Edmonds' net worth is estimated to be around $100 million as of 2019. It's no surprise that the presenter has amassed a healthy wealth during his illustrious career in broadcasting.  As per some wiki, he was offered £3 million to renew his contract with Deal or No Deal.

Besides hosting, Soby is a businessman. Likewise, he founded the Unique Group, which operates multiple media activities effectively. Well, Helen is reportedly the highest-paid I'm a Celebrity contestant on 28 November 2018.

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