Helen Flanagan has opened up about the extensive support her mother provides in raising her three children, revealing that Julia manages their entire schedules, does their washing, and helps with homework. The former Coronation Street actress, 35, shares Delilah, seven, ten-year-old Matilda, and son Charlie, five, with her ex-partner Scott Sinclair. Due to her demanding work commitments, her parents are a crucial part of daily family life.
Helen's Revelation on Vanessa Feltz Show
Appearing on the Vanessa Feltz show on Monday, Helen said: 'I have three children and I really do bring them up with my mum and dad. They help me every day. This sounds bad but I am always working and I don't even have the class social app, like my mum has the app, she does all the homework.' She added that her mother runs all the kids' schedules, coordinating their numerous activities like football. 'My mum actually runs all my kids' schedules so my mum is amazing. My kids have so many activities, football and stuff and because I'm always working my mum goes "Helen you're doing this, you're doing that."'
Helen continued: 'She does all my washing, all the uniforms, my mum does all the cooking. She does everything for me and I would die without her.' Vanessa quipped in response: 'Julia is a saint!'
Recent Work Commitments
Helen recently returned from filming abroad for Celebrity Ex On The Beach, which aired in April. She was voted off after just four episodes, as her co-stars chose to send her home. The soap star, best known for playing Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, was joined by Jedward's John Grimes, MAFS UK's Amy Kenyon, TOWIE's Dani Imbert, and Love Island's Toby Aromolaran on the dating show.
During the elimination, the boys were told to pick someone to leave the villa. Too Hot To Handle star Chase DeMoor explained: 'Obviously this was a really difficult decision for all of us. We had to go through each one of you individually and talk about the pros and cons. We had to separate emotion from decision making. We looked at everybody's connections, just weighing out everything. So, we have selected Helen.'
The group was left stunned, with Dani exclaiming: 'What?!' Helen replied calmly: 'Thank you so much. Thank you.' An upset Dani continued: 'I don't know why you would have voted Helen... I don't actually get that.' John confessed: 'Honestly, we were trying our best to save Helen.'
Speaking to the camera, Dani said: 'I'm so shocked the boys have picked Helen, I feel like they loved her so much. It's going to feel so strange not having her here in the morning. Really sad to see her go.' Helen added: 'I do feel sadness that I didn't find a romantic spark, but I honestly feel that the connection I have with the girls. I feel sad leaving them.' Before she packed her bags, Too Hot To Handle's Izzy Fairthorne told her: 'You are such a big part of all of our journeys in here.' Amy was in tears as Dani said: 'You are like the mother of the whole group. I don't understand.'
Personal Life
After her split from Scott, Helen was linked to David Haye in 2023. She also dated Robbie Talbot between 2024 and 2025.
