Helen Flanagan Shares Emotional Journey on Celebs Go Dating
Coronation Street actress, Helen Flanagan, bravely opened up on her romantic past with renowned boxer David Haye. On the recent episode of Celebs Go Dating, which aired on September 2, Helen tearfully revealed to love experts Anna Williamson and Dr. Tara about her emotional connection with David. The pair first met in 2012 on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’ and soon found themselves in a romantic entanglement. Despite rumors of a ‘throuple’ involving Helen, David, and his girlfriend Sian Osbourne, Helen disclosed her struggles with David’s open relationship dynamics. She expressed, “It was really hard for me to talk about it. He had a girlfriend and an open relationship. I didn’t intend to fall in love, but I did.”
- Helen Flanagan recalls falling in love with David Haye after meeting on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here’.
- She opens up about the challenges of David’s open relationship status.
- Despite rumors, she clarifies that a ‘throuple’ was not suitable for her.
- Helen admits to feeling lonely after her breakup with Scott Sinclair.
- She reflects on feeling guilt and sadness over her relationship with David.
During the show, Helen discussed the emotional turmoil she experienced following her split from Scott Sinclair in 2022. She emphasized feeling “very lonely” and revealed that it took her over nine months to venture into the dating scene again. Addressing the ‘throuple’ speculations, she made it clear that such an arrangement was not aligned with her values. Helen explained, “I was in love with the man. I wouldn’t have been comfortable watching the man I loved with another woman. That’s not for me.”
The former Coronation Street star further elaborated on the intense emotions she wrestled with regarding her relationship with David. She expressed regret and sorrow, saying, “I didn’t feel good about it at all. It makes me feel really bad and really upsets me because I’m a nice girl; I don’t mean to hurt people, and I felt really, really bad about it. I felt really guilty about it, but I was just really lonely.” Helen shared her struggles, revealing, “I found it really hard, you know? I found it really difficult, but obviously, if you sleep with someone for quite a long time, you do fall in love with them, and I was just lonely, and it just happened.”
In her raw and candid disclosure, Helen Flanagan has shed light on the complexities of love, loneliness, and navigating relationships in the public eye. Her story serves as a reminder of the vulnerability and challenges that accompany matters of the heart. Through her honesty and openness, Helen encourages discussions surrounding love, emotional well-being, and the intricacies of human connections.