James Argent's Hilarious Response to Helen Flanagan's Near-Romance Revelation
Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has sparked amusement with revelations in her new memoir about a near-romance with reality star James Argent, only to dismiss him as not her type because of his breakfast choices. The 35-year-old actress recalled a moment of "heat" between them while sharing a bed during their time on the 2013 reality show Celebrity Super Spa, where they developed a close friendship that nearly turned intimate.
The Sausage Roll Controversy
In her memoir Head & Heart: Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie, Flanagan explained that while she liked Argent "a lot," she was uncertain if she actually fancied him. She insisted he wasn't her usual type, preferring sporty, health-conscious men, whereas Argent would reportedly eat four Greggs sausage rolls for breakfast. This dietary detail became the humorous focal point of her recollection, highlighting their contrasting lifestyles.
Argent's Amused Reaction
James Argent has now responded to these claims with characteristic humour, stating he felt "done like a kipper" by Flanagan's comments. This English slang phrase, meaning to be tricked or betrayed, was shared on social media alongside a screenshot of the pair laughing together during a recent FaceTime call. Flanagan herself joked in the post, "Love you @real_arg. No more sausage rolls for breakfast now," suggesting no ill feelings remain between them.
Resharing her Instagram Story on Saturday, Argent wrote, "I got done up like a kipper. Good luck with the book x," indicating a light-hearted take on the situation. Their interaction demonstrates that despite the revelations, their friendship appears intact, with both parties able to laugh about the past.
The Hotel Room Moment
Flanagan's memoir delves deeper into the "weird" moment in a hotel room where she and Argent nearly became intimate. She described lying on a bed while he stroked her back, admitting there was a "brief moment of heat" that could have "spilled over" into something more. However, she felt something holding her back, and once the moment passed, it was "like it was done."
She also revealed that producers on Celebrity Super Spa were hoping for a romance between the pair, actively trying to convince her they would make a good couple. At the time, rumours of a relationship swirled, adding to the public intrigue surrounding their connection.
Flanagan's Personal Reflections
Elsewhere in her book, Helen Flanagan opens up about other personal struggles, including the "confusion she felt over her sexuality" during her appearance on Celebs Go Dating. She discussed how she panicked about her mother's reaction to these discussions, fearing she had "let her down as a daughter." Thankfully, producers agreed to edit the scenes where she opened up about her sexuality, removing them completely with great care.
During her stint on the dating show, Flanagan caused a stir by confessing to having a boyfriend "back at home," leading to threats of being axed for lying about her secret relationship with Robbie Talbot. Love guru Paul Brunson expressed frustration, stating she had "wasted everyone's time," but the incident ultimately became another chapter in her complex personal narrative.
The interplay between Flanagan's candid memoir and Argent's humorous response highlights the often-blurred lines between celebrity friendships and potential romances, all while adding a touch of comedy through mundane details like breakfast preferences.
