Helen Flanagan, a former Westholme School pupil and Coronation Street actress, is set to appear on the upcoming series of Celebs Go Dating, a reality TV show that aims to help celebrities find love. Helen, who has been single for two years, is looking for a DILF (a sexually attractive person who has children or is early to middle-aged) to share her life with.
In an interview, Helen revealed that her dating life has been a “bit of a disaster” and that she’s struggling to balance her personal life with her responsibilities as a single mom. She has three children with her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, and finding time for a social life can be challenging. “I always like to have a boyfriend or someone that I am dating,” Helen said. “I am really rubbish at being on my own. I find it quite difficult being single and I think it would be quite nice to work on that a little bit.”
Helen is hoping that the show will provide her with the opportunity to meet someone special and learn how to navigate the dating world as a single mom. She’s excited to be joined by other celebrities on the show, including former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, Married At First Sight UK’s Ella Morgan, Love Island star Chris Taylor, Tristan Phipps from Made in Chelsea, and actress and singer Jamelia.
The show’s director, Rebecca Kenny-Smith, promises that Series 13 will be the biggest test yet for the celebrities, with more intense dates and challenges to help them find their perfect match. “The success of Celebs Go Dating as a brand is not to be ignored, and for us to see such huge success in such a competitive market is great testament to the brand and its loyal fans,” Kenny-Smith said.
Celebs Go Dating has been a popular show on E4, with previous series featuring a range of celebrities, from reality TV stars to soap opera actors. The show’s format involves the celebrities going on dates with civilians, with the help of dating agents who aim to match them with their perfect match. The agents will work closely with the celebrities to understand their preferences, values, and what they’re looking for in a partner.
Helen is looking forward to the challenge and is hoping that the show will help her find love. “I think being a single mum it can be even more tricky to find a partner because obviously you don’t have much time, you’ve always got the kids,” she said. “This MILF needs a DILF!” Helen is aware that being a single mom can make it difficult to find someone who is willing to take on the responsibilities that come with dating a single parent.
Despite the challenges, Helen is optimistic about her chances of finding love on the show. She’s been single for two years and is ready to put herself out there and take a chance on love. “I think I need a little bit of help to be honest with you,” she said. “It’s been a bit of a disaster. It’s probably just one long cringe, to be honest.”
Helen’s experience on Coronation Street has given her a unique perspective on relationships and love. She played the role of Rosie Webster on the show for several years and has had her fair share of romantic storylines. However, she’s aware that the show is not always a realistic portrayal of relationships and is looking forward to experiencing real-life dating on the show.
The other celebrities on the show are also excited to be a part of the experience. Stephen Webb, who rose to fame on Gogglebox, is looking forward to meeting new people and having a good time. Ella Morgan, who appeared on Married At First Sight UK, is hoping to find love and is excited to be a part of the show. Chris Taylor, who appeared on Love Island, is looking forward to the challenge and is hoping to find someone who is his perfect match.
Tristan Phipps, who appeared on Made in Chelsea, is excited to be a part of the show and is looking forward to meeting new people. Jamelia, who is an actress and singer, is hoping to find love and is excited to be a part of the show.
The new series of Celebs Go Dating is set to premiere on E4 soon, with Helen and the other celebrities embarking on a journey to find love and happiness. The show promises to be an exciting and unpredictable ride, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Will Helen find love on the show, or will she leave single and searching? Only time will tell.