Former Coronation street star Helen Flanagan has had the rare experience of appearing twice on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The first time was back in 2012, just months after quitting her role as Rosie Webster on Coronation Street, to pursue other interests. The second was in 2023 when she featured on the South Africa edition of the hit show back in 2023 - and there is an important lesson between the two stints.
“If I’ve learned one thing, it’s that being a team player is everything – something I didn’t quite master back then!" says Helen, who was only 22 at the time of her first I'm A Celeb showing. The mother-of-three admits she could have embraced the team spirit more in the jungle while battling bugs and bush tucker trials.
“I don’t think I quite understood how difficult it was going to be,” she admits. "I definitely embraced the team spirit more during my second appearance on the show. Giving your all to the trials and helping out with chores is really important when it comes to getting on with the other contestants.”
Despite admitting she’s not watching the current ITV series, Helen says she’s rooting for her friend Tulisa Contostavlos, 36. “She’s an amazing girl,” Helen says. “Despite everything she’s been through, she’s come out the other side and she’s doing better than ever. I’d love to see her do really well on the show and ultimately win.”
Away from the jungle drama, Helen’s festive spirit is looking brighter than ever as she sports a pair of Christmas pyjamas while chatting away about her plans this year. The actress turned reality star will have her three children by her side this Christmas, a sweet contrast to last year when they spent the holiday with her ex-partner Scott Sinclair. The couple split in 2022 after a 13-year relationship but have continued to co-parent for the sake of their three children – Matilda, seven, Delilah, five, and Charlie, three.
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Helen Flanagan)“It’s all about communication and being fair,” Helen admits. Despite not being on the best of terms, the former couple reunited on Wednesday evening for a festive night out at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Helen, who is working with WhichBingo, shared adorable snaps from the night on Instagram, with a picture of Scott grinning with their seven-year-old daughter.
Fans were delighted to see the pair reunite after a rocky few years. Their cosy family reunion comes after Helen recently revealed the pair “do each other’s head in” but speaking to the Mirror, she says “it’s all about respect” as they navigate co-parenting.“We’re focused on what matters the most – the kids,” she adds.
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