Helen Flanagan has grown close to a new hunk, despite appearing on Celebs Go Dating.
It is understood her new flame, former footballer Robbie Talbot, has been supportive of her new TV gig and hasn’t stopped the ex-Corrie star, 34 from appearing on the E4 dating show. But it’s meant her time on the show has gone very differently than intended.
During her time on the long-running show, Helen previously spoke about her dating struggles after splitting from her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair.
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Now a telly insider has lifted the lid on her blossoming romance with her new man and the issues she has faced while appearing on the popular dating show. A source told The Sun: “Helen tried to keep the relationship under wraps because of Celebs Go Dating.
(Image: Helen Flanagan/Instagram)
“But that’s become difficult as their feelings have grown for each other. It came to a head when she was quizzed as their feelings have grown for each other.
“It came to a head when she was quizzed by the dating agents about why she was failing to pursue connections on the show.” They added: “The one rule of CGD is stars must be single. But E4 bosses were desperate to keep her, so found a way to write Robbie into the show. Sources on set have seen him filming alongside Helen.”
(Image: E4)
A Celebs Go Dating spokesperson said: “During the filming of Celebs Go Dating, the executive producers discovered that Helen Flanagan was in a relationship outside of the CGD process. Once this came to light, Helen was asked to be transparent with the agents and her fellow celebrities during her next filming day.
“As per the show’s guidelines, all participating celebrities must be single. After discussing the situation, it was decided that Helen and her partner, Robbie, would meet with the agents to assess their compatibility, and Helen would no longer date members of the public. These developments will be featured on the show starting from episode 10.”
It comes after it was claimed earlier this week that the actress invited the former sportsman and coach to her birthday party.
(Image: @hjgflanagan/Instagram)
The blonde beauty looked happier than ever as she hit the dancefloor with the star who was spotted picking her up and spinning her around. A source told the outlet: “Helen’s absolutely smitten. They look so good together.
“She deserves to be happy after everything she’s been through recently. She’s tried to keep things out of the public eye, but that’s become difficult as their feelings have grown for each other.
“Helen made no secret of her new relationship at her party, but it is still early days.” It comes two years after her “messy” split from her ex Scott, who she was with form 13 years and shares three children with.
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