Helen Flanagan, the former Coronation Street actress, revealed how difficult motherhood is for her and that her three children have different personalities.
Helen Flanagan has made a candid parenting confession(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)
Helen Flanagan has candidly reflected on the different bonds with her three children as she confesses to finding motherhood hard. The former Coronation Street actress, 34, shares her three children Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, four, with her ex Scott Sinclair.
She has been open on how she is navigating being a single mum and the challenges that come with raising children solo. Helen decided to look back on the year so far as she shared her favourite memories with her children.
Helen wrote in a candid update that she had a “look back” at some of her favorite moments with the kids this year. “I’ve found motherhood difficult lately, and I’ve felt overwhelmed and stressed the majority of the time. I want to go back to when I’m present and I’m really enjoying it x I always wanted to be a mother x.”
Helen says her son Charlie is just like her(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)
She then explained how she raised each of her children, explaining that she feels “mum guilt” about raising Matilda because she always seems preoccupied with her brother, feels guilty about giving her the energy she needs, and feels bad that she never sees me at my worst.
She needs calm, which I can never be, too. I feel like we’re working things out and that’s something I shouldn’t be beating myself up about.
“Charlie, I feel like I have the male version of me,” I said. Then Heather revealed her tense relationship with Scott.
She continued, “Coparenting is challenging, and it’s difficult to talk about your worries and anxieties for the kids when you’re not a team.” I wanted these on my grid because they bring me joy, so I guess you can only do your best and be kind to yourself.
As one commentator said, “You’re human, doing your best, and you’re an amazing mama! “, Helen was flooded with support from her followers. Give yourself grace because this is your first time living. Another person commented, “You’re doing an amazing job,” and another added, “You’re a great mummy.”
Helen has been candid about being a single mum(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)
Following her split from Scott after 13 years together, Helen spiraled into a “very scary” psychotic episode while on her dream New Year’s break in Bali with their children.
Reflecting on that time in her life earlier this year, Helen devastatingly shared how she thought her kids would have been better off without her. She bravely posted: “My love life was a s**t show that year…. I didn’t look after my my mental health or think.
I was so upset and depressed. I now felt like my entire life was screwed up, and I’m blessed with the ideal family. Someone needs to spend 13 years with them. My whole 20s. I also experienced a lot of family feuds, and I also lost essentially all of my money. We were engaged, not married, to Scott.
“My mental health was so poor that I thought my children would benefit from having their dad because he has better judgment than I do. Although words can’t express how much I love my kids, you can’t say that.
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For their celebratory reception at Number 10 with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock, the English heroes donned chic cream and black suits.
The Lionesses have a stylish arrival at Downing Street. After winning their second European Women’s Championship title, the triumphant England team posed outside Number 10 before arriving home for a celebratory reception.
The nation’s footballing heroes wore matching cream and black suits to the celebration with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock after dressing up in tracksuits and football kits for the past few weeks.
Number 10 was decorated for the occasion with St. George’s flags draped over the windows and bunting along the railings just before 7 p.m.
With a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain in the tournament’s main event on Sunday in Basel, the Lionesses successfully defend their European crown.
After drawing 1-1 following extra time, the entertaining final came down to penalties, which Alessia Russo then turned to for Mariona Caldentey to win the opener.
Before Chloe Kelly scored from the spot to keep England’s European title, Hannah Hampton made two incredible saves in the shootout.
After taking two years off from music due to his health, singer Lewis Capaldi made a huge comeback last month by playing a secret set at Glastonbury.
Singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi has spoke of the moment he returned to Glastonbury(Image: Getty Images)
Lewis Capaldi has revealed his drummer was left in tears after he made his sensational return to Glastonbury. The chart-topping singer, 28, performed a secret set at Worthy Farm this year, which came two years on from him struggling with Tourettes at the festival.
He made a huge comeback for a 35-minute show on the iconic Pyramid Stage, marking his return to performing after a two year break. Lewis confessed he had planned to quit music all together despite his huge success after his show at Glastonbury in 2023.
In a change of heart, Lewis agreed to head back to the world famous festival and despite it being a secret set, he told his fans in advance as he was worried nobody would turn up.
Lewis returned to Glastonbury this year(Image: Getty Images)
On the Apple Music Music Music That Soothes Me series, he confessed, “I’m not great at keeping secrets; I wanted it to be a surprise, but we had to start leaking it out a few weeks before because it would have been strange to come out in an empty field.”
It was the worst-kept secret by that weekend. I adored every second of it, which was unquestionably the best day of my life. Lewis explained how deeply the moment affected him, saying, “Almost immediately, I was overcome with emotion and I started well up, so I was like, get it together,” but then I turned around and looked at my drummer, and he was in a coma of tears.
“It was weird, I knew it was going to be fine this time around. I had nerves and butterflies, but it wasn’t the same as 2023 when I was so stressed and I knew something bad was going to happen. It was spectacular.”
Lewis performed his new song Survive while performing it on the famed stage. The singer urges fans to receive the same kind of support he had on his path to recovery in the deeply personal track about his mental health struggles and recovery.
Lewis remarked about his performance on the 2023 Pyramid Stage, “I was completely on autopilot.” I watch it again, and I’m depressed. I wasn’t indulging anything.
He thanked those who assisted him throughout the process, saying that it “made it much less embarrassing.” Lewis continued, “I feel the worst because of what I wanted to do most.” It resembled an odd combination of emotions.
He continued, saying that while others might consider the video’s portrayal of the day as encouraging and that he actually experienced the moment in his life as “the worst moment of his life”
Lewis explained in the video of the conversation with BetterHelp that he felt “done indefinitely” with the music industry.
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He said, “I took a break because I needed a break and to sort of like release the pressure valve a little bit. I didn’t take a break to just focus on getting better.”
Lewis continued, “The therapy has been a major reason why I’m able to be a musician once more.” To provide the support I needed, this seems like such a good thing.
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On a recent Miss Me episode, Lily Allen and her pal Miquita Oliver discussed personal hygiene. co-hosting a podcast that was released by BBC Sounds last week.
An ex-boyfriend would tell Lily Allen she smelled bad, Lily Allen reveals.
Podcast host Lily Allen has said that she was accused of having poor hygiene by one of her exes. She has suggested that it was “a form of bullying and abuse,” and questioned the “gall” of the ex, whose identity she did not disclose.
Lily, 40, made the remarks on an episode of the Miss Me? podcast, which she co-hosts with her pal Miquita Oliver, 41. They took questions from listeners about personal hygiene in an episode that was released by BBC Sounds last week.
Has anyone ever told you that you smell bad, asks one fan, “My question for you on personal hygiene?” And if they have, have they graciously delivered it to you, or has it been more of a judgment-and-attack situation?
Lily, who recently split from her second husband, Stranger Things actor David Harbour, went on to say that one of her exes had accused her of smelling bad during the relationship. She however recalled asking other people in her life if they felt the same way.
Lily responded, “Yeah, I have, actually. But I don’t believe so. I questioned people about their opinions. I was in a relationship with someone who would harm me. And I don’t believe it was authentic.
Lily Allen has said that one of her exes, whose identity she did not disclose, accused her of smelling bad whilst they were together(Image: Miss Me?/BBC Sounds)
On the podcast, Lily continued, “I think it was like some form of bullying and abuse.” Her ex-colleague said, “It’s a horrible one.” In the episode, Miquita stated, “As far as bullying forms of abuse go, it’s a really horrible one.”
In response to the suggestion made by her co-host, Lily continued to express her thoughts on Miquita, saying, “Yeah, it was done on purpose to make me feel self-conscious and s**t about myself.” And make them feel powerful, she continued.
In response to the listener’s question, Miquita then went over her own experiences. The presenter claimed that some relatives had informed her that she “had to start wearing deodorant” and that she was a “stinky teenager.” She recalled that when I was younger, I really didn’t want to either.
She shared her thoughts whilst in a discussion about personal hygiene with her pal Miquita Oliver on a recent episode of their Miss Me? podcast(Image: Miss Me?/BBC Sounds)
As Lily continued to reflect, she was overheard again moments later, returning the conversation to her own perspective. She remarked, “Thinking about it, the gall of this person who had the audacity to tell me that I had a problem with my personal hygiene.”
Lily once said, “When I first met them, I went over to their house and their bed had actual skid marks.” She later stated on the podcast that she was audacious enough to tell me I needed to brush my teeth without honey.
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Jessy from Love Island has revealed details of her time spent in the villa and how she felt like she was a shadow of someone, but she would go back for another attempt at love.
When Jessy arrived at the villa as a bombshell, she and Joey bonded.
She may have entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell, but Jessy Potts has proven she’s got staying power beyond Casa Amor and coupling ceremonies. The 25-year-old former fintech worker swapped spreadsheets for sunsets in the summer of 2024 and has been living the dream ever since her smooth-sailing stint on the show — even if she was somewhat overshadowed by her villa beau.
Jessy freely admits to being in the villa with Joey Essex, “but I felt like I was in someone else’s shadow.” People didn’t see me for what Joey said when I was duo with him.
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At the beginning of her upcoming relationships, Jessy is now introducing boundaries.
She doesn’t harbor any regrets. I don’t regret joining Joey when I first first move in. It made that experience simple for me. However, with a little reassurance (and a few red flags whizzing in the wind), Jessy’s perspective on love has significantly changed.
“The show altered how I feel about love right now. My partner needs to be a nice person, and I’m setting boundaries right away. Because they are nice, you can forget everything else. Since I love people, I need my partner to be just like that.
It’s clear she’s done the inner work since leaving the villa, and she’s not entertaining any emotional immaturity in 2025. “When I notice red flags now, I am gone. Red flags mean danger.”
Since her exit, Jessy’s been “living the dream”, appearing on campaigns, jetting off on glamorous trips, and soaking in the lifestyle shake-up after leaving behind her 9–5 in fintech. “There’s no other show like Love Island that can change your life overnight,” she says. “I’m finally doing what I’m meant to.”
But fame didn’t come without its early challenges. Arriving as a bombshell, Jessy was initially met with cold shoulders and admits, “It was a lonely experience at first.” Still, she found her groove — and her girls — bonding deeply with fellow Islanders Matilda (Draper) and Jess Leigh-Anne, who she calls “like sisters.”
Shortly after leaving the villa, Joey and Jessy.
The bubbly blonde is now gearing up for round two. She makes fun of “Yeah, I actually think I would do All Stars.” “I’d love the opportunity to reveal who I really am and get to know people in a real way.” Over to Joey, Jessy is stepping into her own spotlight and stepping out of the shadows.
Jessy also described how the gender disparity in this year’s series is more obvious than it has been previously. Through the screen, you can figuratively feel it. Because I was a bombshell and had to speak to all the guys when I first arrived, I was so lonely because I didn’t want the girls to like me.
The ITV2 dating show is just days away from this year’s grand finale and the part-time player has caught the eye of both Shakira Khan and Helena Ford amongst others during his time in the villa. But, Jessy is not impressed.
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She said, “I’m done with it.” “Harry’s a 30-year-old man — come on. Helena and the boys have been playing along, but it has backfired. I predict Shakira and Harry’s relationship will last roughly 1.5 days.
On ITV2 and ITVX, Love Island 2025 airs every night at 9 PM.
Actress Jane is celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary with wife Isobel Middleton as the couple anticipated a second wedding on the Cobbles the following week as Bernie Winter knots with corner shop owner Dev Alahan.
In the most recent Corrie wedding, Bernie Winter and Dev Alahan propose in front of Bernie.
Even after meeting the love of her life, Coronation Street actress Jane Hazlegrove never imagined she’d ever tie the knot.
Jane and fellow actress Isobel Middleton fell in love after a chance meeting 30 years ago. But with same-sex weddings outlawed in Britain, their own big day seemed an impossible dream. Now the couple are preparing to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary and Jane admits it’s a day she could never have hoped for when she was younger.
“I love a wedding, but I never thought that I’d actually get to have my own big party, full of all the people that I love and lots of laughter”, she says.
It was both beautiful and unexpected. I’m still in shock and proud of how we did it, and I’m also proud of my love for Isobel. It’s my greatest achievement, regardless of the career.
“I just can’t believe that I can love this woman and lead a life without persecution and oppression,” she said. Yes, homophobia still occurs every day, but I just make an effort to educate and lead from the front.
Jane and fellow actress Isobel Middleton had their wedding in 2015
In 2019, Jane, the mother of twins Gemma and Paul, made her debut on Coronation Street.
And as she gets ready to celebrate her own wedding anniversary, Dev Alahan, the owner of Corner Shop, and Bernie are getting married on the big screen.
In the world of soap however, weddings rarely go according to plan. And with Bernie and Dev’s big day no exception, it remains to be seen whether the happy couple actually get to say ‘I do’.
First of all, Bernie’s quadrilateral grandchildren are unable to watch the wedding with their brother Joseph live on a stream. Then Bernie forgets her lucky charm locket, but when she runs home from the bistro to get it, she disturbs a burglar.
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Everything at Bernie’s wedding is in true soap fashion.
” Everything goes wrong, “Jane laughs”. When she arrives at the wedding, she develops an allergy and collapses. At first, the quads become ill and are unable to attend. It is a pretty serious matter. She can’t breathe and she’s taken away to hospital in an ambulance. “
Jane can reveal what her character wears for her big day, which is not traditionally done in Bernie’s style, but she can’t reveal whether she will end up having a happy ending.
Elkie Brookes is a singer, and Jane explains, “I’m mad about her.” I adore her and have done since I was a nipper.
“I was watching a lot of stuff on the Old Grey Whistle Test about Elkie just before we started filming my screen wedding.” I thought, “That’s got to be Bernie’s wedding dress,” as she was sporting a rather stunning kaftan.
” So, I went down to our brilliant costume department and said: ‘ Can I please look like Elkie Brookes on acid? ‘ and that is what we have created!
Anyone who remembers the 1970s will want to watch it and say, “Oh my good Lord! The dress is white and it’s a bit Demis Roussos!” It’s exactly what I wanted and it looks brilliant. The costume department did a fantastic job, and I’m really pleased with what they came up with.
Jane, who grew up in Manchester, began acting at a young age and made her TV debut at 13 in the Yorkshire TV series The Book Tower.
Bernie and Dev’s wedding will be a huge Coronation Street event
Then, when she was 16 years old, she signed up for Coronation Street as Sue Clayton, where she spent a year. She has since worked on a number of other TV shows, most notably Casualty, where she spent eight years as the paramedic Kathleen Dixon.
She was thrilled to return to the cobbles 34 years as off-the-wall café worker Bernie, a character who has divided viewers, with many shocked over her poor mothering skills to Gemma, Paul and long-lost son Kit.
However, Jane claims that she has changed as a result of Bernie’s relationship with Dev. Dev and Bernie are “cheese and cheese,” she says, “but he’s just incredibly kind to her and I don’t believe Bernie has ever received much kindness from men.”
“Their relationship is not without problems, because she acts so impulsively through her heart and eventually it gets up to her brain, and he’s the opposite. It shouldn’t work on paper because he’s a huge deep thinker, but it does because of that.
In Derbyshire, Jane, 56, and Isobel, 58, spend time walking through the hills and savoring classic car passions. “I’ve got a 1969 MGC. She is lovely, and she makes me happy when I drive her.
She has been with me for 18 years. I called her Lulu because Lulu was No 1 when she came off the conveyor belt”.
Jane and wife Isobel met in 1995(Image: jane_hazlegrove/instagram)
The couple first met in 1995 when Jane appeared in the sold-out play Boom Bang-a-Bang at the London Bush Theatre. “It was directed by Kathy Burke and loads of big television people came to see it”, she recalls. One night, Isobel and Isobel saw it, and we exchanged words.
In 2010, the couple rekindled their relationship. Jane recalls: “Same-sex marriage wasn’t allowed for many years because we were two women, so we had a civil partnership.
It was amazing because I was all dressed up and wore a really nice frock to the ceremony in Bristol.
Because Isobel had been ill, we made the decision. She was in London and I was in Bristol working on Casualty, and I wasn’t allowed to know anything about what was going on with her operations and hospital treatment. Despite having been in a relationship for ten years, we were only seen as her friend. They couldn’t tell me, either. So, we did the civil partnership because we thought, ‘ no-one can touch us then’.
Five years later, the wedding took place at a Bristol register office. I initially opposed doing it. I didn’t want to do it just because the government now said we could. I’ve never been a gang member; instead, I see myself as a person who doesn’t fit in.
“So we simply went and did it ourselves, without telling anyone. All we had to do was take a gas bill and upgrade! Really romantic Then, we made a curry with six of our friends.
Jane feels strongly that gay men and women around the world should enjoy the same rights and happiness as she does, and she is a passionate member of All Out, a global political campaign group fighting for LGBT+ rights around the world.
Soap stars Jane and Isobel have been married for 10 years(Image: @barnaclebelle/Twitter)
She claims that Gay Pride has been outlawed in Hungary this year. “Visibility is key. Because someone has decided it’s unacceptable, there are many men and women like me who are unable to spend time with their loved ones. That is simply disgusting.
While Jane has made her name at Coronation Street, wife Isobel works on the other side of the Pennines in Emmerdale, where she plays village detective DI Roberts.
She also appeared on the cobbles in a cameo as feminist author Persephone Braxton, who published a book in Roy’s Rolls in 2022.
She was having none of it, Jane laughs back as she enters to serve as her chaperone for the day. “She was in the café chatting with Ken Barlow and there was a fight when Tracy comes in and catches him with his mistress.
“I regret not working that day.” I don’t believe her character would have liked Bernie very much, which is probably true.
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