Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has appeared to aim another pointed remark at her ex-fiancé, footballer Scott Sinclair, this weekend. The 35-year-old publicly lauded her own mother for stepping in to help with her three children, a move insiders suggest highlights Sinclair's perceived absence.
Mum Steps Up Amid Panto Commitments
Flanagan, who is currently performing in a pantomime in Liverpool, shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Julia, on Sunday. Alongside a photo of Julia cuddling her four-year-old grandson Charlie, Helen wrote on Instagram: "So grateful for my incredible mum who has looked after my children for really the past two months while I’ve been working."
She continued, praising her as the "BEST grandma ever" and listing the school runs, activities, and laundry Julia has handled. This public expression of gratitude comes just days after Flanagan branded Sinclair a "piece of s***" on the same platform for missing their son Charlie's nativity play while he attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The 'Hot Boy Winter' Backlash
Sources close to the former couple indicate the situation has deteriorated since Sinclair, 35, split from his girlfriend Lauren Davies, 32. An insider revealed Scott has been embracing a "Hot Boy Winter" phase, enjoying a social calendar that included the high-profile Abu Dhabi event.
"Ever since Scott became single again things started to go downhill," a source told The Sun. "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."
To compound matters, it is reportedly Sinclair's turn to have their three children—Matilda, 10, Delilah, seven, and Charlie, four—for Christmas this year, a development said to have left Flanagan "furious." Another source added: "Helen's livid with Scott's behaviour. He's thinking about himself, not his children."
Communication Breakdown and Festive Focus
The feud has reportedly led to a complete communication breakdown, with the exes blocking each other and now only speaking through family members. Insiders claim Sinclair "hasn't been present" in his children's lives since his own breakup and is "constantly showing off his wealth" on social media.
Amid the drama, Helen has tried to focus on her work and family. She shared sweet snaps of her children supporting her at the panto, captioning it "My world, My three." She also undertook a festive photoshoot, showcasing Ann Summers lingerie in a saucy Santa-themed clip.
Representatives for both Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair have been contacted by the Daily Mail for comment. As the holiday season approaches, the co-parenting dispute shows no signs of a festive truce.
