Helen Flanagan is embracing a bold new chapter in her life after finally moving out of the Cheshire family home she once shared with ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair. The former Coronation Street actress, 35, shared an Instagram video showing off a plunging white mini dress in a sun-soaked, summer-inspired photoshoot that thrilled fans.
In the clip, Helen frolics on a picnic blanket, striking a series of seductive poses and even teasingly eating a strawberry, while beaming for the camera. Accompanying the video, she wrote simply: “I want the fairytale,” signaling her determination to move forward. Fans flooded the post with praise, calling her “beautiful,” “stunning,” and “classy.”
Helen’s fresh start follows a difficult and tense split from Scott, with whom she shares three children — Matilda, Delilah, and Charlie. The couple separated in 2022 after 13 years together, and Helen has previously criticised Scott for leaving her financially strained and largely absent from their children’s lives.
Last week, Helen was seen moving out of the family home, which had been in Scott’s name. Despite the property being sold for £995,000 — giving Scott a profit of £155,000 from his original purchase — sources suggest the split remains far from amicable. “Helen isn’t planning to talk to Scott or even look him in the eye,” a source told The Sun. “All the conversations about moving and the furniture have mostly been over email.”
While Scott is reportedly relieved the house has sold, Helen is navigating a period of uncertainty. Friends say she’s reluctant to move, having built stability for her kids, who are settled at school nearby, and with her parents living just around the corner. Now, with the past behind her, Helen appears determined to focus on herself, her children, and a fresh chapter of life — starting with a glamorous summer photoshoot that proves she’s ready for anything.
