Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has given fans a glimpse into her December, sharing a series of glamorous and racy photos online. The 35-year-old's festive round-up comes in the wake of a very public spat with her ex-partner, footballer Scott Sinclair, whom she criticised for allegedly missing their son's nativity play.
A Festive Feud and a Lonely Christmas
Helen Flanagan spent Christmas 2024 without her three children, describing the experience as 'so unnatural'. This was reportedly because it was Scott Sinclair's turn to have their children—daughters Matilda, 10, and Delilah, seven, and son Charlie, four—for the holiday period. The arrangement left Helen furious, with sources suggesting she feels Scott continues to 'pick and choose' when he is present for the children.
The tension escalated earlier in December when Helen launched a scathing attack on Sinclair via her Instagram Stories. She re-shared his posts from a trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he watched Lando Norris win the Drivers' Championship, and wrote: 'You really are a piece of s***. How dare you not turn up to Charlie's nativity.' In contrast, Helen posted a sweet photo cuddling Charlie, calling him her 'star' and 'heartbeat'.
Red Lingerie and Panto Queens: Helen's December in Focus
Despite the personal turmoil, Helen's Instagram round-up on Monday evening showcased a glamorous side to her festive season. In one striking image, she posed in front of her Christmas tree wearing red lace lingerie, complete with a fur-lined neckline, stockings, and bold red lipstick. Another photo featured her in a red satin babydoll dress with a sheer skirt.
The collection also included more personal moments, such as a selfie video with her four-year-old son Charlie and pictures in matching pyjamas with a friend. Furthermore, Helen shared snaps from her professional role as the Wicked Queen in the 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' pantomime at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena this Christmas season.
Behind the Scenes of a Broken Relationship
Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair, a Bristol Rovers footballer, split in 2022 after 13 years together. Insiders claim the situation has deteriorated since Sinclair's split from his girlfriend, Lauren Davies, 32, earlier this year. One source told The Sun that Scott has been embracing a 'Hot Boy Winter' mentality, attending events like the Grand Prix while Helen balances full-time panto work with family life.
'Helen's livid with Scott's behaviour. He's thinking about himself, not his children,' another source added. It's reported that communication has broken down so severely that the former couple have blocked each other on social media and now only communicate through family members. While the Daily Mail contacted Scott's representative for comment at the time of the nativity row, the footballer has not publicly addressed Helen's latest accusations.
