Helen Flanagan recently disclosed that her new boyfriend, Robbie Talbot, has been introduced to her three children. This revelation comes after Helen surprised fans with the news of her secret relationship, despite her participation in E4’s “Celebs Go Dating.”
Helen, known for her role in “Coronation Street,” had been linked to ex-footballer Scott Sinclair, with whom she shares her children. Following their breakup in 2022, Helen briefly dated boxer David Haye before finding a connection with Robbie. Her announcement on the dating show that she was seeing someone left the show’s experts stunned.
Helen admits she struggled to connect with others while dating on the show due to her feelings for Robbie
The couple’s relationship seems to be thriving, with Helen expressing her admiration for Robbie during a recent chat with her friend Ashley James on “Celebs Go Dating.” She described him as “amazing” and “lovely,” praising his kindness and support, particularly with her children.
Helen’s revelation about Robbie came during a speed-dating segment, where her lack of interest in other potential matches became apparent. She admitted that she was struggling to find connections because she kept comparing everyone to Robbie, which created complications in her dating experience.
Anna Williamson, one of the show’s experts, was visibly surprised by the news, questioning why Helen had not mentioned her relationship earlier. Helen explained to Dr. Tara that her feelings for Robbie had deepened, making it hard for her to date others.
Reports suggest that “Celebs Go Dating” producers were keen to keep Helen on the show despite her secret relationship. A source revealed that Helen tried to keep her romance private to adhere to the show’s rules, but maintaining secrecy became challenging as their relationship grew.
The situation escalated when Helen’s disinterest in other contestants raised questions from the show’s agents. Although “Celebs Go Dating” requires participants to be single, producers were interested in integrating Robbie into the storyline.
A spokesperson for the show confirmed that once Helen’s relationship was discovered, she was asked to be open with the agents and fellow celebrities.
It was decided that Helen and Robbie would meet with the agents to discuss their compatibility, and Helen would cease dating other participants. This development will be showcased from episode 10 onward.
