Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan turned heads on Wednesday, showcasing her figure in a series of vibrant bikinis, all while navigating a reportedly difficult co-parenting situation with her ex-fiancé, footballer Scott Sinclair.
Bikini Display Follows Festive Strain
The 35-year-old mother-of-three shared a number of mirror selfies from her bathroom, modelling an array of skimpy, brightly patterned swimwear. In one look, a multicoloured two-piece put her toned physique on full display, while a pink spotted bikini also highlighted her curves.
Helen revealed the stylish pieces were gifted from the brand Beach Cafe, which she is likely to wear on beach and pool outings this summer. She wore her blonde hair pinned back in the confident posts.
Underlying Tensions With Ex Scott Sinclair
The glamorous photos come after a challenging festive period for Helen. She spent Christmas apart from her three children – Matilda, 10, Delilah, seven, and Charlie, four – amid an ongoing and bitter co-parenting dispute with Scott Sinclair.
Reports suggest this year it was Scott's turn to have the children for Christmas, a situation that left Helen reportedly furious. The tension escalated early last month when Helen publicly criticised Scott for failing to attend their son Charlie's school nativity play.
She launched a furious attack on social media after Scott shared posts from a trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, re-sharing his post with the caption: "You really are a piece of s***. How dare you not turn up to Charlie's nativity." In contrast, Scott later posted a peaceful photo with all three children captioned "Peace and happiness."
A Relationship Breakdown and Public Feud
The soap star and the Bristol Rovers footballer split in 2022 after 13 years together. Sources claim the co-parenting dynamic deteriorated further after Scott became single again, with Helen feeling he is "thinking about himself, not his children."
An insider stated, "It's been an incredibly testing few months for Helen, who feels like she is busting a gut and Scott doesn't seem to get it." Meanwhile, Helen has been balancing a full-time panto schedule with her family responsibilities.
The situation highlights the complexities of separated parenting, with both parties now navigating public disagreements and private arrangements concerning their young family.
