Popular Coronation Street star announces she's engaged
Congratulations! 💍
Last updated 1st Jun 2018
Pregnant Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan is now engaged to her footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair, after he proposed at Disneyland.
Scott, who plays for Celtic FC, announced the couple's happy news on his Instagram account, sharing an adorable photo of the moment he asked Helen to become his wife. He wrote, '..She said YES! ♥️💍'. sic
Fans and friends of the couple were quick to congratulate them. One user wrote, 'How magical, Congratulations ❤', with another adding, 'Congratulations to you both xx'. sic
Another then wrote, 'Congratulations Scotty & Helen 😋'. sic
The news comes as the happy couple are preparing to welcome their second child together. Helen, who plays the role of Rosie Webster in ITV soap Coronation Street, announced she was pregnant back in December 2017.
Speaking to OK! Magazine about their happy news, Helen's boyfriend Scott revealed it was a 'surprise'.
Scott told the publication, "It was a little bit of a surprise. I was away in Dubai with my family. Helen couldn't come as she was filming. She found out on a Thursday but had to wait until I got home five days later to tell me."
Helen then added, "I did three more tests just to make sure it was correct! I had a very strong feeling I was pregnant, so I wasn't surprised."
The couple later revealed they are expecting a little girl! 👶
The new arrival will be Helen and Scott's second child together. After meeting in 2009, the couple welcomed their daughter Matilda together in June 2015.
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Earlier this year, Helen shared a photo of herself with her on-screen mum Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) to her Instagram page announcing she would be temporarily leaving the soap.
Showing off her growing baby bump, Helen revealed to fans that it was her last month on set, with the actress set to take time off for maternity leave. Admitting she would love to return at some point, Helen wrote, 'Love this pic we took the other day on set, love this lady 💗xxx my last month @coronationstreet before my maternity leave going to miss everyone so much especially my screen mum and sister @brookelevivincent 💗 definitely want to return as Rosie just not sure when that will be 👶❤️xxx sic
Congratulations to Helen and Scott on their engagement! 💍