Helen Flanagan breaks silence on 'broke' claims after selling £1m home she shared with Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan has responded to claims she's "skint" after selling the £1m home she once shared with ex-fiancée Scott Sinclair. The actress addressed rumours that have been circulating for months suggesting she's facing financial troubles - and that she's flogging the pricey Cheshire property she previously shared with Scott due to money woes.
The former Coronation Street star, who played Rosie, parted ways with the former Celtic footballer and the father of her children, Matilda, 10, Delilah, seven, and Charlie, four, in 2022 following a 13-year romance.
In an exclusive chat with OK! magazine, the reality star hit back at speculation around her moving situation, stating firmly: "That's not why I'm selling". The 34-year-old said upping sticks was more emotional than financial.
"I'm not in a financial crisis," Helen told the outlet. "I'm moving because I really need a fresh start. Scott surprised me with this house and it was always supposed to be our happy family home. And it wasn't that.
"I like to be light-hearted and I hate to sound depressing, but there is a sadness in this house."
She went on: "It's been a turbulent three years since we split and I need to start afresh. I want to eventually move to London, but for now we'll stay close to the kids' schools. I don't want to disrupt them.
"When you're a mum, you're thinking about the children first and foremost."
Helen separated from Robbie Talbot, 45, in May whom she was dating whilst filming Celebs Go Dating last year after a year together - though she says there are "no hard feelings" and the relationship simply "ran its course".
Regarding co-parenting her energetic trio with Scott, Helen admitted: "When you break up with someone, emotions are raw. It can take a long time for those emotions to calm down. And sometimes, even now, we don't get on.
"But on the whole, we can actually be in the same room together. He's the father of my children; I was with him since I was 19 and I'm always going to have love for him – but it doesn't mean we want to be together.
"I don't have any bad feelings towards Scott, though sometimes he drives me absolutely mad."
Just last month, Scott, 36, moved back into Helen's house despite blocking her on social media last year and Helen claiming they "don't like each other". Fans were surprised and left wondering what was going on.
"The girls' birthdays are close together and we both wanted to be around for that, so he stayed at the house for a little while," Helen explained. "That was really nice for the children, to see their parents be OK with each other."
When questioned whether having the children most of the time whilst Scott pursues his football career creates any bitterness, Helen swiftly dismissed the notion.
"No," she responded immediately. "Because he's massively financially provided for our children, both for their future and with the house we live in. Also, I quite like the fact that I've got them most of the time.
"I get quite anxious without them, it would make me feel quite sad if they're not with me.
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"This Christmas will be sad, as they're spending it with Scott. I've booked myself into panto as a distraction."
Elsewhere, Helen revealed she has a "secret acting job" at the beginning of next year that will take her through to March. And after everything that's happened over the last year, she now wants to focus on her family and career.
"I'm done with men for the time being," she laughed before adding: "I'm actually quite sensitive and... struggle with dating a bit. I feel like there's always something with men. I want to be single and keep my peace."
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