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The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
How ‘cash-strapped' Helen Flanagan could turn to sauciest plan yet to recover lost £3m after work drought & Corrie snub
AFTER being forced to sell her home and crying over her lost millions, hearing that ITV bosses had shut the door on a Corrie return was a bitter blow for Helen Flanagan. And yet, far from giving up, insiders reveal the mum-of-three is launching a huge bid to claw back all the £3.5m fortune she lost - and it seems her incredible figure could be at the heart of her money making plans. 9 9 9 After an incredibly tough few years, which has seen her admit she hit rock-bottom, Helen is ready for her comeback - and a fresh start. The 34-year-old had her sights firmly set on a soap return after being out of full-time employment for seven years. But her hopes have been dashed by Corrie bosses who have told her 'there is no way back.' Now the star has been forced to turn to other avenues to boost her income. In the past, Helen has shown off her incredible figure modelling for various lingerie brands and, following her recent boob job, there is more demand than ever to see the star in her skimpies. PR Expert/Entertainment expert for Press Box PR Lynn Carratt believes lingerie deals could be a seriously lucrative option for her. She told us: "She could work with, and has previously worked with, many lingerie brands including the prestigious Agent Provocateur. "She has also previously produced edits for Nikki Intimates and Pour Moi and could potentially work with Boux Avenue who are a hugely popular brand and potentially launch her own range. "Obviously, there will be exclusivity clauses with her deals with these brands and she wouldn't be allowed to work with them all at once, but she could definitely net around £500,000 this year from this type of endorsement alone." Helen underwent surgery in 2023 - picking 34CC implant size - Motiva Round - and opted for a dual plane placement. Helen Flanagan reveals her sadness as she's forced to sell her forever home She explained at the time: 'I lost a lot of weight from my break up and I didn't want my boobs to be too big for my frame but I needed them to fill out the skin that needed lifting. 'Now they are just perfect for my frame and I feel they are really natural, like my boobs before my kids." 'Really struggling' Helen shot to fame as Rosie Webster on the ITV favourite, landing the role while she was still at primary school. Over the years, her career went from strength to strength, with reality TV appearances and brand deals cementing her celebrity status. But behind the scenes, the mum-of-three has admitted she's hit hard times financially - telling fans she's been 'really struggling' since her split from footballer Scott Sinclair, 36. Earlier this month, Helen revealed she was forced to downsize from her 'forever home' in Bolton, Greater Manchester, after "losing all her money" - a stark contrast from the glamorous image lived out in the public eye. Letting her hair down at Aintree earlier this month, Helen opened up about her hopes on returning to Coronation Street - and revealed the timing was right for her now. She told us: "I'd love to, especially as Charlie [her four-year-old son] is going to school. 9 9 9 "It would be perfect. "But we'll just have to wait and see if it fits into a storyline." Hinting that her comeback could be sooner rather than later, when asked if Corrie bosses had been in touch, she replied: "I can't say." However, it seems the chat didn't go quite the way she expected as another insider said: 'Helen recently spoke to a top Corrie producer about the possibility of coming back, but her character wouldn't currently feed into any plots that are playing out.' She is now looking at other options, with PR expert Lynn suggesting: "Another path she might consider is becoming a mummy influencer, much like Stacey Solomon. "With her 1.1 million social media followers and experience as a single mother of three, there's likely a strong interest in her life. To transition into this area, she would probably need to shift away from more overtly sexy endorsements, such as Ann Summers, and focus on family-friendly content. "This could involve collaborations on homeware lines with retailers like George at Asda, children's clothing ranges with Primark, or family travel endorsements with companies like TUI or Jet2." 9 9 She continued: "Given Helen's strong and funny personality, starting her own podcast could also be a great option. I'm sure there would be considerable interest from listeners and potential sponsors. "A podcast along the lines of 'Helen's Daily Dose' could offer an insightful look into her life as a single mother, away from her glamorous side. "Finally, despite reports that Helen is hesitant about more reality TV after her appearances on various I'm A Celebrity series and Celebs Go Dating, shows like Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity SAS, and possibly the second series of Celebrity Bear Hunt could be viable options. "These are all well-regarded reality programmes that could provide both income and maintain her public profile." A source close to Helen also told The Sun how much it would mean for her to regain her financial security. They said: "Helen's been through a lot these past few years, but she's never once stopped showing up for her kids or trying to make things work. "She's one of the most recognisable faces in British soap history, and it's easy to forget just how long she's been in the game. She's been working in the industry since she was a child. "She poured everything into building a life for her family, and the split with Scott was incredibly tough on her. "Downsizing her home wasn't just emotional, it was a huge wake-up call financially. But she hasn't complained, she's just rolled up her sleeves and started looking at how to rebuild. "Honestly, she deserves a bit of good fortune. She's worked so hard and stayed grounded through it all." 'Struggling and skint' Helen, whose company earned £75k in the year to April 2024, recently told her Instagram followers she had "really been struggling" lately amid claims that she is "skint" and "broke". In a very emotional video, she said: "I have lost a lot of money, but I don't owe anybody a penny, I can hold my head up high. "I don't owe the HMRC any money, I pay my taxes. I'm a good person, I have good morals, I have always paid my taxes, I am not in any debt." She then said that she is "lucky" to be in the position she is. Fans flocked to support Helen in the comments section, offering her love and support. "Love you darling. You are so strong and the best mama in the world xxx," penned one. Another added: "Just ignore the haters. Sounds like you in a good place financially. Worry about you the kids and significant others. The rest will come and go." Helen previously shared her upset about leaving the huge property she has lived in with her three kids for four years. Speaking on The Declutter Hub podcast, she said: 'It actually makes me sad that I'm going to be leaving soon because I actually put so much effort into it. 'When we moved I put like a lot of my savings into doing the house up and making it look really beautiful. 9 'But it's a big house. It's an eight bedroom house, which is obviously really hard to keep on top of. "Yeah. I feel really lucky to live here and well, soon to have lived here, because it is gorgeous, but it's a lot to keep on top of.' Helen continued: 'It was really nice to have this space. 'I think I'm going to struggle because obviously I will be downsizing so much." It may have been a particularly trying time for Helen but it certainly seems that while this chapter is over and she's ready to turn the page for another successful adventure. What do we know about Helen Flanagan's new boyfriend Robbie Talbot? HELEN Flanagan has revealed that she is in a new relationship. While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, she confessed that she was already taken - here's everything we know about her boyfriend Robbie Talbot. Helen has opened up about her relationship with former footballer Robbie Talbot. He is a decade older than the actress. Robbie was born in Liverpool on October 31, 1979 which is how he earned his nickname Halloween Hitman in football. He has played for a series of non-league teams such as Burton Albion, Burscough and Morcambe. He then became a coach at Ashton in 2010. Robbie is retired from football. He left his role as Assistant Manager at Ashton due to family and work commitments in 2011. It's unknown what he has done for work since leaving football. Helen admitted that she was dating Robbie while appearing on Celebs Go Dating. In a first for the show, it has been revealed that her relationship had to be written into the series due to requirements that those taking part have to be single. The pair went public at her birthday party on August 10, 2024.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle makes 'subtle digs' at royals in new Netflix TV series
The Duchess of Sussex 's new Netflix series might have instantly become one of the most-watched new series of the year, but speculation about 'subtle messages' about and to her British royal in-laws appear to have become the biggest takeaway. With Love, Meghan dropped on the streaming service last week and millions of intrigued viewers tuned in to see her swap lifestyle tips with celebrity friends such as actors Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, and make-up artist Daniel Martin. A source tells us this week that Meghan, 43, will be fully aware of the impact of the show's talking points – including comments about having 'been through something' and healing from it, and things that have been 'missing' from her life. 'She knows exactly what she's doing,' the source claims. 'She'll say just enough to get the subtle messages across, but not so much that she could actually be accused of saying anything unkind or coming across as bitter or ungrateful. 'This is all about Meghan wanting people to see her as the woman she was before Harry came along, but it's hard to do that without looking like you're trying to erase or be negative about what came after – it's not an easy task. She wants people to see that she's likeable, as normal as a famous actress can be, but also that she doesn't feel she's been broken by anything that's happened.' In the fifth episode of the wholesome show, with her best friend and former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, Abigail says, 'We've all been through a lot,' before turning to Meghan, in what's been perceived by some as another dig at Meghan's time with the royal family. Branding expert Lynn Carratt, of Press Box PR, maintains that the show has been produced in such a way that it sends some very clear signals. 'There are a few messages Meghan is clearly trying to convey in this documentary. She is trying to show herself as the perfect mum, the perfect and happiest wife, the perfect cook, the perfect host, the perfect friend. It's all very carefully curated and aesthetically pleasing. 'Her subtle digs to the royal family, and to Kate and William perhaps in particular, seem to be, 'Look at me, I'm happy thank you very much, living my picture-perfect Californian life, Harry and I made the right decision by quitting the royal family.'' In the final instalment of the eight episodes, we see the duchess host a finale brunch for her friends, as well as husband Prince Harry, 40, and her mum, Doria Ragland. She uses the opportunity to officially introduce her new lifestyle brand As Ever, saying it marked a 'new chapter', which has been perceived by some as a very clear signal that she's closing the book on her royal life. 'And here we go, there's a business!' she toasts. 'All of that is part of that creativity that I've missed so much, so thank you for loving me so much and celebrating with me.' While tasting her final dish, Meghan also comments, 'It tastes like home, and I've missed California,' leaving viewers with no doubt about where she sees herself living, despite ongoing speculation about a possible return to the UK. PR expert Lynn believes there are some very obvious links to be made between Meghan's words and her experience as a working royal. 'She says she likes having her creativity back, her freedom – perhaps that's a secret message to the royals because of course, in the monarchy, her freedom would have been stilted,' she tells us. 'It's all protocols and age-old traditions – and as we subsequently discovered, that didn't sit well with Meghan. She had her creative side as an actress, she had her blog The Tig which she had to close down… She had to give up a lot of that old life to become a part of Harry's life in The Firm.' In an earlier episode, Meghan also talks about being broken, fractured and healing. Chatting to Vicky Tsai, the millionaire co-founder of a Japanese skincare brand, she appears to allude to her time as a working royal, when she was part of the so-called 'Fab Four' with Kate Middleton and Prince William. 'You gave me this idea, I think it's so meaningful, that if you break something that is precious and valuable, it's not broken,' she says to Vicky, as they talk about Kintsugi, the Japanese craft of repairing broken pottery. 'That fracture actually makes it more beautiful... I just think that it felt really symbolic of saying to anyone if you've been through something, you're not broken. It can be fixed, it can be sealed and healed at the same time.' The subject of Meghan and Harry – and their children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three – keeping their royal titles has been hotly debated, since they stepped back as working royals and moved to the States in 2020. Lynn suggests it's telling that a comment on the topic of her Sussex name was kept in the final edit. 'She seems to enjoy the idea of being a royal when it suits her. She is very swift to correct Mandy Kaling in the programme on her correct surname, saying, 'You know I'm Sussex now' – a title bestowed to her by the English royal family. 'I think, were she to do more of this ilk, she needs to stay away from these depictions of the perfect idyllic life because that's not real life for anyone – and viewers and critics are seeing through it,' Lynn says. READ MORE: Georgia Toffolo's knitted midi dress from her honeymoon now has £60 off in time for spring
