Archive December 27, 2025

Helen Flanagan, a performer in a Liverpool pantomime, has posted an emotional Instagram post about being without her three kids over Christmas.

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Helen Flanagan has candidly shared her struggles with an “up and down” festive season without her children amidst a spat with the father of her kids, Scott Sinclair. The 35 year old former Coronation Street star took to Instagram to shed light on her emotional state following her public criticism of the ex-footballer’s parenting decisions.

Helen recently made no mince words when she described her ex-partner as a “piece of s**t” because he didn’t want to see their son’s nativity play in Abu Dhabi. She posted a picture of herself sitting on a chair in a pink halterneck top while putting the drama to rest for a moment.

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In her honest caption, Helen, who is currently playing the Wicked Queen in Liverpool’s Snow White pantomime over the holiday season, wrote: “Been a bit up and down mood wise the past few days. So not really been on my social so thought we could have a catch up.”

She then shared a nostalgic photo from last year’s Christmas celebrations with her three children Matilda, 10, Delilah, seven, and Charlie, four. Helen ended her relationship with her former fiancé in 2022 after being together for 13 years. She continued: “I struggled with the kids going for Christmas a few days before they went.”

“I am aware that today is just a day. They left on the 22nd, but I won’t hear back until I’ve finished the panto. She continued, “This was last year at my mother’s,” referring to the photo. These past few days have been a little up and down in terms of mood.

It’s been a rocky road for parents-of-three, Helen and Scott, who called time on their relationship in 2022. Just last week, Helen called Scott “a piece of s**t” in the scathing rant, said to be the “final straw” for Helen three years after ending her relationship with the footballer.

Despite their split, Helen has made a lot of efforts to ensure that she has the upper hand when it comes to giving their children gifts and celebrations.

In a revealing new interview with Closer magazine, Helen didn’t hold back when discussing her ex’s role in parenting. She admitted that while the two of them have to coordinate gifts for their children, she isn’t shy about taking control. “Oh, we have to discuss buying gifts for the kids,” she explained.

If we bought the same item, it would really irritate me. I’m not sure if Scott would actually shop for the kids; he’s a man. His mother probably does it, but he is completely useless. So I simply let him know what I’m purchasing, and that’s it.

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Helen’s candid comments are sure to stir the pot, highlighting a dynamic that’s less than friendly. Meanwhile, Scott has yet to publicly respond to her latest remarks, leaving the speculation and gossip mill running at full speed.

Helen shocked fans when she learned that Scott and she had split after going through a “rough patch” and moving into a new home in Cheshire a year later.

After finally calling it quits after a number of reconciliations, she spoke to Charlotte Dawson on her podcast last year and insisted that she and Scott did love each other, but ‘didn’t like each other at all’.

Lifting the lid on their rocky relationship, Helen said: “I still love him very much, I care about him deeply, but we don’t like each other. We don’t like each other at all, we don’t get on. I do know that Scott – he’d never admit it – cares about me too and he does love me.”

She continued, “I took the p*** out of him because he had a bucket hat on, and I thought it was quite funny the last time I saw him.” I believe he made an effort to not laugh.

The Rosie Webster star spoke of her sadness over her split earlier this year when she told The Sun: “Breaking up is so sad, and it’s better for your mental health and 100% better for the kids. “

Helen and Scott’s relationship is notoriously secretive, but the actress admitted that the two still have a relationship. However, the actress acknowledged that the two still have a relationship.

Millie Bobby Brown, who promoted her fifth season of the popular television show Stranger Things, looked flawless on The Tonight Show sporting flawless hair.

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Some of us are still wondering how Millie Bobby Brown manages to have her hair look so luxurious and healthy after the eagerly awaited fifth and final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. We now know the secret to her luscious locks thanks to her hairstylist.

Pete Burkill, Millie’s stylist, revealed on his social media page that he has a brand he has always suggested to all of his clients to ensure shiny and nourished curls, posting: “I’ve always recommended MONDAY to my clients. Additionally, the company is incredibly affordable, with Boots’ highly rated Leave-In Conditioner selling for less than £5.

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Lisa Riley, an Emmy Award winner, has stated that she won’t be raising a glass of champagne to celebrate the new year because completely abstaining from alcohol has been the key to sensational transformation.

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Fresh from her emotional stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley is going into the New Year happier than ever – and there won’t be a glass of bubbly in sight. The star, who lost 20lb during her time in the camp, ditched alcohol 10 years ago, with a source telling new the decision has transformed her life.

She feels really good after quitting alcohol. She is awake in the morning, has no feelings of depression, according to the source. Without it, she is actually enjoying life.

Lisa explained how her drinking escalated after her mother Cath passed away from cancer in 2012 while she was in the jungle. She admitted to using alcohol to numb her pain in a private conversation with her campmates. She said, “I genuinely couldn’t cope,” describing booze as “the biggest plaster I could put on myself,” in response to her passing.

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Lisa has previously stated that drinking was the only thing that brought her to peace because of the impact her loss of her beloved mother had had on her. She remarked, “The wine really, really did take the edge off. Because I wasn’t content with myself, I became a little bit of a grey cloud.

The 49-year-old soap star admitted to regularly consuming “three bottles of Malbec every night” while remarking, “Mentally, I needed it.” However, according to our source, Lisa has never looked back since embracing sobriety, and her love-up, booze-free lifestyle has completely changed her fortunes.

According to the source, “Lisa’s secret to happiness is being sober, but also the love of her man, and just really enjoying every moment of life.” She “had a few downs” last year, and I believe she did, in some ways, appreciate everything, especially the little things in life.

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Lisa has been with her American musician boyfriend Al since 2014, after meeting through friends. The pair got engaged four years later, with delighted Lisa writing on Instagram that her fiancé is “my soul mate and best mate and love of my life”.

She continued, “Al is the best thing that has ever happened to me… we are just happy together, and we haven’t had any issues, just firmed our togetherness.” Our source explained why they are such good partners, and said, “He is really supportive. He tells her how wonderful she is and that he truly loves her. When Al visited her in the camp, you could tell how adorable they are together. He simply encourages her, and whatever brings him joy is what brings him joy.

Opening up earlier this year about the life-changing moment when she decided to go sober, Lisa said, “I had my last ever drink in a pub in Bury. I was in The Clarence with relatives, reminiscing about my mum one August. We drank a lot and I said to myself, ‘I’m not doing this any more.’ I set myself a challenge to stop drinking until Christmas.

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There was pressure to drink at a family baptism in October, but that was everyone else’s problem, not mine. Then I began to think about how long I could go before getting a little obsessed and fixated on the numbers.

On August 19, the actress celebrated a decade of sobriety, saying she “has never felt better.” She said, “I’ve realized how brilliant my life is and don’t need it [alcohol]”. I just don’t need, like, or want it any more, which is not like I’ve ever experienced.

Lisa says her partner still drinks, but she doesn’t mind at all, saying, “Some people find it weird, but I’ve always had a big personality and don’t need a drink to shine.” As well as working wonders for her relationship and her mental health, being teetotal helped Lisa keep the weight off. She’s trimmer than ever following her I’m A Celeb success.

She feels really fit and healthy after losing so much weight in the jungle, according to our source. In a lot of ways, that program really helped her. Everyone approached her because she believed she was the real mummy of the jungle, and it’s given her a real boost in confidence. Additionally, she has never felt better physically. Her skin is flawless, her appearance is flawless, and she intends to keep it up.

Lisa “wants to capitalize on her success and pursue other projects outside of Emmerdale, which she has starred in for 30 years,” according to the source. According to our source, Lisa has big plans for 2026. She desires to give more presentations. She’s got this new confidence from being in the jungle, and she’d like to do more in fashion, something new.

They added, “She doesn’t want to be known just as a Mandy Dingle. She’d love to work on This Morning and is hoping ITV will look at her as being like a Cilla Black sort of person. She showed her tender, soft side on the show, so she’s hoping ITV might give her a break.”

With new friend Vogue Williams offering encouragement, keeping in shape is also a top priority going forward.

Our insider said that Lisa wants to keep losing weight. She has really examined her weight loss and feelings of accomplishment. She adapted Vogue’s exercise routine for camp. She desires a healthy lifestyle. She is making a fresh start, really.