Helen Flanagan stuns in swimsuit as she enjoys solo trip amid split
Helen Flanagan has been spotted for the first in France time since it was reported that she had split from her boyfriend Robbie Talbot after a year of dating.
Helen Flanagan has been spotted enjoying a solo trip in France on Friday, as she sported a stirking blue swimsuit. It comes as the 34-year-old has reportedly split with Robbie Talbot.
The pair, who began dating amid Helen's stint on Celebs Go Dating, are said to have clashed over views on having children. Since their split, Helen is focusing on being mum-of-three to her kids Charlie, three, Delilah, six, and Matilda, nine, that she shares with ex Scott Sinclair.
As seen in snaps published by the Mirror, the Corrie star has now taken some time to reflect on things as she enjoys a solo trip to France. She was seen sporting a stunning £14 powder blue floral swimsuit from Primark's Love the Summer range while soaking up the sun at the luxurious YOLO beach club in Antibes.
Helen was seen taking a dip in the crystal-clear waters, wearing her blonde hair tied back in a bun and a pair of sleek black Miu Miu designer sunglasses.
It's been a challenging period for the former Coronation Street actress, who allegedly parted ways with Robbie because they wanted "different things in life".
Helen is believed to have been keen to have kids with dad-of-two Robbie, with insiders reporting the pair had a "grown-up" conversation when realising their relationship was not progressing.
The news of their split just comes weeks after she reportedly voiced concerns that her romance might be fizzling out, following Robbie's move out just months after living together.
Helen is said to have found it difficult balancing being a full-time mum alongside both her career and relationship expectations. Adding further stress, the actress recently placed her 'forever home' on the market amid rumours of financial pressures.
The former I'm A Celebrity star has candidly opened up previously about her struggles with both finances and her mental health. She confessed there was a point where she was left without any money.
Helen previously resided in the eight-bedroom property located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, along with her former partner Scott, 36, and their children, before separating in 2022.
In a heartfelt Instagram post in January, she divulged: "My love life was a s**t show.... I didn't look after my mental health. I felt so s**t and sad. I felt like my whole life was f***ed up now and I had the perfect family. 13 years is a long time to be with someone. My whole 20s. I had a lot of family fall-outs too and I also lost basically all my money. Me and Scott weren't married we were engaged.
"My mental health was so bad I thought maybe my kids would be better off without me and maybe they would be better off with their dad as he's more level-headed than me. I love my kids more than words can say, but when you are not well you're not well."
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