HELEN Flanagan has revealed her Christmas plans after spending last year alone – and why her kids can’t ‘split the day’ with her ex husband Scott Sinclair.
Corrie legend Helen, 34, who shares Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three with the footballer, 35, explained it’s not possible for them to share parenting duties as they live in different cities.
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Instead, the former couple alternate each year to ensure their children enjoy quality celebrations with both parents.
Speaking of her upcoming plans, she told Which Bingo: “It’s my turn with the kids this year because he had them last year.”
Helen went on to explain that while splitting Christmas Day isn’t an option for them, they ensure the holiday is still special.
She said: “We can’t do half and half because he’s in Bath and I’m in Manchester, so it’s hard to have those split Christmas days.
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“We take turns. I think it’s important to be fair when it comes to who gets the children over Christmas.”
She added that Christmas celebrations last throughout November and December, so her kids can enjoy quality time with both parents.
Helen said: “I don’t think it has to be honed in on one day. We celebrate all through November and December to make sure it’s special for them and they get time with both of us.”
While spending the festive period with her children, Helen will also enjoy the holiday with her boyfriend Robbie Talbot, 45, who moved in with her in September.
The couple have been dating for almost a year – and Robbie has already stepped into a fatherly role, helping with the kids.
In November, Helen opened up about her reunion with Scott.
After their 2022 split, the soap star revealed that Scott had blocked her on social media, but they’ve since found a healthy dynamic.
Recently, they were seen together at the launch of Winter Wonderland in London with Matilda, putting on a united front.
Helen shared her thoughts on co-parenting with Scott in another interview with Which Bingo, saying they are both “respectful” of one another.
She said: “I’ve always used my social media. I’ve always been really open about parts of my life on social media.
“But like, if I post, if I posted on anything, like, with my boyfriend, maybe say, with my children, I’m always very respectful to the father of my children.
“It works both ways, you know, like each way and stuff.”
The I’m A Celebrity campmate admitted that she has learned to get on with her former partner.
“Me and my ex now, you know we get on fine, like, for our children and stuff. So, so that’s good.
“And I think it’s important for children as well to see their mum and dad be okay with each other.
“I think it’s good for, you know, their mental health and what have you.”
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Helen has opened up about her relationship with former footballer Robbie Talbot.
He is a decade older than the actress.
Robbie was born in Liverpool on October 31, 1979 which is how he earned his nickname Halloween Hitman in football.
He has played for a series of non-league teams such as Burton Albion, Burscough and Morcambe.
He then became a coach at Ashton in 2010.
Robbie is retired from football.
He left his role as Assistant Manager at Ashton due to family and work commitments in 2011.
It’s unknown what he has done for work since leaving football.
Helen admitted that she was dating Robbie while appearing on Celebs Go Dating.
In a first for the show, it has been revealed that her relationship had to be written into the series due to requirements that those taking part have to be single.
The pair went public at her birthday party on August 10, 2024.
She also confessed that their eldest daughter was most affected by the split as she remembers the pair when they were together.
“When me and my ex split, Matilda was seven, Delilah was four and Charlie was one,” she explained.
“So, you know, Matilda really remembers me and her dad together, the other two didn’t really know any different, but Matilda was more kind of affected by it.
“So I think it was nice that we went to the Winter Wonderland event together. It’s good for them.”
I’m always very respectful to the father of my children. It works both ways.
Helen Flanagan
This was after Helen admitted that she was ‘on block’ on her ex-boyfriends phone.
Speaking on The Mail’s The Life of Bryony podcast, she previously said: “No disrespect to the father of my children, you know, I’ve had three children with him, and I always have a lot of love for him.
“We’re both good people, but together we were very toxic.
“I think a toxic relationship can just damage your mental health a lot, especially when you struggle with your mental health anyway.
“I mean, I’m on block at the moment on Scott’s phone. I really am. I’m on block.”
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