Helen Skelton is set to star in a new episode of Tonight this week that addresses budgeting and holiday scams.

Tonight is ITV's most popular current affairs programme which 'delivers compelling stories that get to the heart of what matters most to its viewers.'

Hosted by Paul Brand, the show will feature Cumbria's own Helen Skelton this upcoming week.

The synopsis for Holidays: Get Away For Less - Tonight, reads: "With our budgets being stretched more than ever, making sure you're getting value for money when it comes to going on holiday has never been more important.

"Experts share their top tips to help you bag a bargain break, while also making sure you don't fall victim to a holiday scam. Helen Skelton reports".

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Channel 5's 'On The Farm' tells the story of Cannon Hall Farm near Barnsley and is presented by Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson. 

Farming is particularly close to Helen as she grew up on her parent's dairy farm near Kirkby Thore. 

The show won the Best Factual Show award at the awards ceremony in London which was hosted by Tom Allen. 

Helen said she was 'very grateful' in a social media post and thanked viewers and all those who voted for the show. 

ITV Tonight currently airs in the Thursday night timeslot, usually at 8.30pm on ITV1 and 10.45pm on STV.

Watch Helen Skelton on Holidays: Get Away For Less - Tonight on ITV 14 March at 8:30pm.