Helen Flanagan hits back as she's slammed for partying with partner's child, 14

Helen appeared to hit back at people who criticised her night out with her boyfriend Robbie Talbot and his daughter Sophie, 14

Helen Flanagan has hit back to criticism after being mum-shamed online for enjoying a night out with her boyfriend, former footballer Robbie Talbot, 45, and his 14-year-old daughter, Sophie. The trio attended the launch of Kyma Nightclub in Crosby, an event that allowed the 34-year-old some time to bond with Robbie’s teenage daughter.

Sharing moments from the night on Instagram, Helen posted a sweet photo of herself with Sophie, both smiling for the camera. Looking elegant in a black velvet mini dress with diamanté details, the mum-of-three paired it with sheer glossy tights, while Sophie opted for a striking red mini dress.

Despite the lighthearted evening, some critics took issue with Helen’s night out, questioning her parenting as her own children were not present. One commenter asked, "Where's the boyfriend? Hope the kids are being looked after," implying that Helen was neglecting her responsibilities.

However, Helen's fans were quick to rush to her defence. One supporter sarcastically remarked, "No, she left them alone. Jesus, mums aren’t allowed a night out!" Others questioned why similar scrutiny isn’t directed at fathers, with one writing, "Would you say the same thing to a father? Get a grip."

The former Corrie actress appeared to give her own thoughts on the matter by posting again following the night out. Hitting back at the haters by sharing a hilarious post by Mancunian actor Mark Massett. Showing him wearing a blonde wig and hiding in the toilet to have a cigarette and a glass of wine while their kids could be heard in the background demanding their attention, it was titled ‘Mums when it’s Half Term’.

Helen shares three children, Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three, with her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, while Robbie has Sophie and Carina, 10, from a previous relationship. Her supporters continued to push back against the negativity, with one person commenting, "Are you saying once a woman has children she can never leave the house?" Another user added, "Seriously? Do you think women should be tied to the kitchen sink? Grow up."

Despite the backlash, Helen appeared unbothered, enjoying the evening and thanking Kyma Nightclub for the invitation in her Instagram caption. Many followers also praised her appearance, calling her and Sophie "absolutely stunning" and "gorgeous."

Helen stunned fans last September when she revealed she actually had a secret boyfriend despite appearing on E4 dating show Celebs Go Dating. The couple then hard-launched their relationship by jetting off to Spain.

Helen went on Celebs Go Dating following the breakdown of her relationship with Scott Sinclair. The pair share three children together but split in 2022 after a decade. After their split, Helen had a brief romance with boxer David Haye before finding love with Robbie.

During an episode of the series, Helen dropped the bombshell news she has a 'secret boyfriend'. The experts were left stunned as Helen admitted to being "in love" with the former sports star despite being on the show. The mum-of-three dropped the bombshell during a fast-flirting event on the series.

Helen appeared to struggle with the game as she failed to show any interest in the men she was paired with. She eventually dropped her bombshell news, revealing her connection with Robbie.