Janet Skelton said her daughter never did anything half-heartedly and would give it her 'best shot'.
Helen Skelton's mother said her daughter did not do things "half-heartedly" - including on Strictly
On Monday night, Skelton, 39, from near Penrith, Cumbria, and dancing partner Gorka Márquez were put through to Saturday's final.Mrs Skelton said her ex-Blue Peter presenter daughter never did anything half-heartedly."It's been a great adventure for her and for us as a family." "When she first started she was very nervous and maybe wasn't in such a good place," said Mrs Skelton.She added: "If she does something, she does it 100%."She's not a bad loser in any shape or form, but to win it would be lovely for her and a great way to end the year, fingers crossed.
Mrs Skelton said she was looking forward to Saturday's show when Helen and Gorka would be performing the jive - which they"She has developed over the weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it," Mrs Skelton added.
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