Helen, who found fame playing Rosie Webster on ITV’s Coronation Street, split from ex-Bristol Rovers ace Scott in 2022
Helen Flanagan has been warned that her feud with ex Scott Sinclair “could get more heated” following reports the footballer is forcing her out of her home. Helen, who found fame playing Rosie Webster on ITV’s Coronation Street, currently lives in a lavish six-bedroom home with her and Scott’s three children.
Scott is said to be keen for Helen to downsize and live in a smaller property, but sources claim that the 35-year-old actress will not be going quietly. While the couple share Matilda, ten, Delilah, seven, and son Charlie, four, their relationship is non-existent, and they’re reportedly no longer on talking terms. Instead, any communication is reportedly going through their relatives.
According to an psychotherapy expert, the increasing tension between Helen and Scott is at risk of becoming “the new normal” if they don’t seek intervention.
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Marygrace Anderson, psychotherapist, certified hypnotherapist and founder of MG Hypnosis, tells The Mirror: “The fact that communication appears to have broken down to the point where everything is going through Helen’s parents suggests just how strained things have become between Helen and Scott. The concern psychologically is that if this dynamic continues, it risks becoming increasingly the new normal.
“The current conflict around the house is likely about far more than the property itself. For Helen, the home may represent stability, routine, proximity to family support and continuity for the children, particularly given how young they are. From Scott’s perspective, the house may feel financially unsustainable or necessary to sell in order to fund the next stage, which can leave both parties feeling stuck and unheard.”
Helen and Scott decided to split in 2022 after 13 years together. However, although the former couple never walked down the aisle together, Helen’s home in Belmont, near Bolton, is in Scott’s name. The lavish property was last year put on the market for a staggering £1.5million, but it was later reduced to £995,000.
While Scott is keen for Helen to downsize, it’s said that the actress is a fan of the area where she currently lives, and she doesn’t want to disrupt her children and their education. Helen also lives in close proximity to her parents.
“Scott pays for the house and all the bills, and he’s decided a six-bedroom place is way too big for Helen on her own with the kids,” a source said. They went on to tell The Sun : “Helen doesn’t want to move and is digging her heels in. She loves the place, the kids are settled at the local school, and her mum and dad live around the corner.”
Reports claim Scott has even offered to buy Helen a new home. They added: “Scott wants to buy Helen a four-bedroom home. He’s even offered to put it in her name, but wants to stop the maintenance payments.” However, the source went on to say that Helen added value to the property. They claimed that Scott wanted to sell the home to “take the money out,” before adding that he was “not being reasonable.”
Over the Christmas period, Helen took aim at her ex-fiancé for failing to show up for their son’s nativity. Instead, Scott was at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. She fumed on social media: “You really are a piece of sh*t. How dare you not turn up to Charlie’s nativity.”
Scott had posted snaps of his weekend in the United Arab Emirates, where he saw British driver Lando Norris win the title. “What a weekend – Abu Dhabi F1,” he wrote. “Happy Days, blurry nights.” Marygrace explains Helen’s reaction could be a sign of feeling “unheard”.
She says: “When a long-term relationship breaks down, particularly one involving young children, nervous systems can remain in a heightened state for a long time. That often makes practical matters, such as housing and finances, feel far more emotionally charged than they otherwise might.
“For Helen specifically, this seems to be a very difficult period. She has experienced the end of a long relationship and now faces uncertainty around the family home and stability for the children. It’s common in situations like this for emotions to spill over, particularly at times such as Christmas, when family expectations, absence and perceived unfairness can feel amplified.
“Publicly expressing frustration or hurt can often be a sign of feeling unheard, rather than an intention to escalate conflict – as she already acknowledges there is communication issues.”
Marygrace warns that without therapy, Helen – who has set her sights on finding love again -might struggle to move forward.
She explains: “It’s unlikely to be practical or healthy long term to rely on grandparents as the go-to, and rebuilding some form of direct, supported communication would be important for future decision-making around the children’s needs. If they don’t, things could get more heated and spill out into the media.
“As well as this, individual therapy could also help at this stage of life. Therapies that focus on emotional regulation and coping mechanisms – including hypnotherapy – can support individuals in managing stress, reducing impulse reactions and feeling more calm and grounded during periods of uncertainty or instability.
“The further apart and disillusioned both sides become with each other, the harder it is to move forward in an amicable manner. However, with the right support and intention, it is possible to reduce conflict which ultimately benefits everyone involved. After all, the ‘relationship’ will continue for the rest of their lives.”
The Mirror has approached representatives for both Scott and Helen.
Source: Mirror
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