Ex-Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, famous for her role as Rosie Webster, has been out of the public eye for a while, but now appears set for a TV return.
Corrie star Helen Flanagan is reportedly preparing to relaunch her television career.
The 35-year-old, who shares three children with former fiancé Scott Sinclair, is said to be filming scenes for Celebrity Ex on the Beach this week.
Helen first became a household name playing Rosie Webster on the ITV soap from 2000 to 2018 and has recently returned to single life after splitting from Robbie Talbot earlier this year.
An insider told The Sun: “Helen was thrilled to join Celebrity Ex On The Beach. She’s a huge signing for MTV, and they know exactly what she can bring. Helen is confident, fiery, and won’t hold anything back on the show – she’s ready to create some sparks.”
The source added: “This is a major opportunity for her, as it introduces Helen to a whole new audience who may not be familiar with her previous work. She’s going to give Ex On The Beach her all and is currently filming for the show.”
Also joining Helen on the series will be TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise and Love Island’s Anton Danyluk. No stranger to reality TV, Flanagan has previously appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Super Spa, and Celebs Go Dating, according to the Mirror.
Helen is also preparing to release her candid memoir next year, titled Head and Heart: Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie.
Talking about the upcoming release of her autobiography, Helen admitted: “I had to confront some painful memories, digging into experiences I would have preferred to leave behind.”
She added: “I’ve made mistakes, been hurt, and had to start again from rock bottom, but I’ve also learned, grown, and emerged stronger and better. Sharing my story meant being completely honest – no hiding, no glossing over, no airbrushing.”
Since leaving Coronation Street, Helen has openly spoken about her wish to return to the ITV soap. In an interview with The Sun two years ago, she confessed: “I would honestly love, love, love to go back [to Corrie] so much.”
“But I’m just so busy with the children – I’ve got an eight-year-old, a five-year-old, and a two-year-old – and since their dad and I have separated and he lives five hours away for work, it’s been tricky to manage everything,” Helen explained.
At the time, she acknowledged the difficulties of co-parenting with Scott, who was based in Bath, while also caring for her young children, making it impossible to commit to the show’s demanding schedule.
She also noted that during filming, some days required her to leave home at 5 a.m. and not return until 9 p.m., which is why she stressed the need to put her children’s well-being first.
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